9 2 noun n noun
• a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Example sentence • The playoffs will feature several intense showdowns between top-ranked teams.
8 2 noun n noun
• the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
Example sentence • The sundowns are always breathtaking at this beach.
5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• being or moving lower in position or less in some value
adverb
• spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
adjective satellite
• extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
Example sentence • He experienced some ups and downs in his career.
6 1 verb v noun
• a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
verb
• look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Example sentence • She frowns when she's angry.
10 2 noun n noun
• the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
Example sentence • The company experienced several breakdowns in their production process.
8 2 verb, noun v, n
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8 2 noun n noun
• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Example sentence • There were many letdowns in the performance of the team.
8 2 noun n noun
• a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
Example sentence • She asked her colleague for the rundowns of the latest marketing campaigns.
10 2 noun n noun
• a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
Example sentence • The company agreed to several standdowns to review safety procedures.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (chemical engineering) The removal of liquid and solid hydrocarbons from a refinery vessel by the use of pressure
Example sentence • The hikers had to climb over several blowdowns on the trail.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • I have a collection of facedowns from various card games.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The phasedowns of the company's production resulted in job cuts.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of slowing down or falling behind
Example sentence • The factory workers went on strike, causing significant slowdowns in production.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position
Example sentence • The wrestling coach taught us different takedowns in practice.
6 1 noun n noun
• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
verb
• pursue or chase relentlessly
Example sentence • The hounds chased after the deer in the forest.
5 1 noun n noun
• a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
Example sentence • English has many irregular nouns .
6 1 noun n noun
• an orange of low brightness and saturation
adjective satellite
• of a color similar to that of wood or earth
verb
• fry in a pan until it changes color
Example sentence • She prefers her fries to be crispy and golden browns .
10 2
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Example sentence • I am not familiar with the word 'builddowns '.
10 2 noun n noun
• sudden restriction on an activity
Example sentence • The government initiated clampdowns on illegal drug trafficking.
10 2 noun n noun
• A retreat or withdrawal from an earlier position or opinion; a backdown.
Example sentence • The politician made several climbdowns during the debate.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • In the game, you have to wait for the cooldowns of your abilities before using them again.
10 2 noun n noun
• counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
Example sentence • The countdowns to New Year's Eve are always exciting.
10 2 noun n noun
• severely repressive actions
Example sentence • The government has implemented stricter crackdowns on drug trafficking.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The queen decrowns the king.
9 2 adverb adv
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Example sentence • She discrowns her royal title and embraces a simple life.
9 2 noun n noun
• The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
Example sentence • The downtowns of major cities are usually bustling with activity.
6 1 verb v verb
• cover completely or make imperceptible
Example sentence • He drowns his sorrows in alcohol every night.
5 1 noun n noun
• a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
Example sentence • The fashion show featured a collection of stunning evening gowns .
8 2
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Example sentence • There are many shops in midtowns .
10 2 noun n noun
• lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
Example sentence • I bought three new nightgowns for my vacation.
9 2
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Example sentence • She outfrowns all her classmates when she doesn't get her way.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He recrowns himself as the reigning champion.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
9 2 noun n noun
• A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.
Example sentence • The neighborhood has seen an increase in teardowns as developers aim to build larger, more modern homes.
9 2
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10 2 noun n noun
• a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
Example sentence • He scored three touchdowns in the game.
5 1 noun n noun
• an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
Example sentence • There are many historic towns in Europe.
10 3 noun n noun
• termination of operations
Example sentence • The closedowns of small businesses have been devastating for the local economy.
9 3 noun n noun
• decline to a lower status or level
Example sentence • He experienced severe comedowns after using drugs.
9 3 noun n noun
• the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence
Example sentence • Many people feel a sense of nostalgia when they visit their hometowns .
10 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
noun
• initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
Example sentence • The police conducted a series of shakedowns to search for weapons.
11 3 noun n noun
• a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties
Example sentence • Many people in developing countries live in shantytowns .
6 1 interjection
• (minced oath) Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
7 2 noun
• an adjective used as a noun
8 2 noun n noun
• a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
Example sentence • Personal pronouns are used to replace nouns in a sentence.
9 2 verb v
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11 2 noun n noun
• a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
verb
• understate the importance or quality of
Example sentence • They come from different ethnic backgrounds .
11 2 noun n noun
• a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
Example sentence • The bloodhounds were brought in to track down the fugitive.
7 1
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8 2 verb v verb
• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Example sentence • During the lecture, the professor expounds on the theory of relativity.
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