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Inconsiderate |
Not giving enough thought to other people's feelings or needs |
Inconsiderate behaviour |
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Constantly |
all the time, or very often |
He talked constantly about his work The English language is constantly changing. |
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Regularly |
at the same time each day, week, month etc Often |
We meet regularly, once a month
I see them pretty regularly. It’s important to exercise regularly. |
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Fall behind |
to fail to do something fast enough or on time: |
The project has fallen behind schedule.
He was ill for six weeks and fell behind with his schoolwork. I've fallen behind on the mortgage payments. |
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Preferebly |
used in order to show which person, thing, place, or idea you think would be the best choice |
Students must take two years of a foreign language, preferably Spanish. |
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Preferable |
better or more suitable |
Being taught in a small group is far preferable to being in a large, noisy classroom.
In warm weather, clothes made of natural fabrics are infinitely preferable (=much better). |
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Disturb |
to make someone feel worried or upset
to move something or change its position |
What disturbs you most about this latest development?
If you find a bird’s nest, never disturb the eggs. I promise not to disturb anything. |
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Stick to s.th |
to do or keep doing what you said you would do or what you believe in, even when it is difficult |
Have you been sticking to your diet?
Miguel was determined to stick to his decision. |
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Territory |
Land that is under the control of a particular country or political leader
occupied/enemy/disputed/foreign/hostile territory |
Hong Kong became Chinese territory in 1997.
The plane was flying over enemy territory. |
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Recede |
To move gradually away from somebody or away from a previous position
To become gradually weaker or smaller |
The sound of the truck receded into the distance.
The pain was receding slightly
footsteps receding into the distance |
