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Abandon (v) |
To leave somebody, especially who U are responsible for |
1-The baby had been abandon his mother. 2-People often simply abandon their pets when they go aboard. 3-Abandon somebody to something: the study showed adeep fear among the elderly of being abandoned to the care of strangers 4-abandon something: Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.5-He gave the order to abandon ship (= to leave the ship because it was sinking).6-abandon something to somebody/something: They had to abandon their lands to the invading forces |
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Abandoned (n) |
left and no longer wanted, used or needed
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1-an abandoned car/house2-The child was found abandoned but unharmed.3-There was an abandoned supermarket trolley in the middle of the road.4--See related entries: How a building looks(of people or their behaviour) wild; not following accepted standards |
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Ability (n) |
ability to do something the fact that somebody/something is able to do something |
1-The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time.2-Everyone has the right to good medical care regardless of their ability to pay.3-A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax. 4-Almost everyone has some musical ability.5-He was a man of extraordinary abilities.students of mixed abilities6-A woman of her ability will easily find a job.7-I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can). |
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Able (n) |
able to do something (used as a modal verb) to have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something |
1-You must be able to speak French for this job.2-A viral illness left her barely able to walk.3-I didn't feel able to disagree with him.4-Will you be able to come? Abeler (intelligent; good at something ) 1-the ablest student in the class2+We aim to help the less able in society to lead an independent life. |
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About (adv. ) |
a little more or less than; a little before or after |
1-It costs about $10.2-They waited (for) about an hour.3-He arrived (at) about ten. nearly; very close to 4-I'm just about ready.5-This is about the best we can hope for. (especially British English) in many directions; here and there 6-The children were rushing about in the garden. (especially British English) in no particular order; in various places 7-Her books were lying about on the floor. (especially British English) doing nothing in particular8-People were standing about in the road. (especially British English) able to be found in a place9-There was nobody about.10-There's a lot of flu about.11-She’s somewhere about—I saw her a few minutes ago. (specialist or formal) facing the opposite direction12-He brought the ship about. |
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Above |
at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody |
1-The water came above our knees.2-We were flying above the clouds.3-the people in the apartment above mine4-A captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army.5-They finished the year six places above their local rivals. more than something; greater in number, level or age than somebody/something 6-Inflation is above 6%.7-Temperatures have been above average.8-We cannot accept children above the age of 10. of greater importance or of higher quality than somebody/something 9-I rate her above most other players of her age. too good or too honest to do something 10-She's not above lying when it suits her.11-He's above suspicion (= he is completely trusted).(of a sound) louder or clearer than another sound12-I couldn't hear her above the noise of the traffic. Idioms above all most important of all; especiallyAbove all, keep in touch. above yourself (disapproving) having too high an opinion of yourself over and above in addition to somethingThere are other factors over and above those we have discussed. |
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Aboard (adv) |
in or to a foreign country |
1-to be/go/travel/live abroad2- She worked abroad for a year.3-imports of cheap food from abroad4-He was famous, both at home and abroad (= in his own country and in other countries).5-For a holiday abroad you need a valid passport.
(formal) being talked about or felt by many people 6-There was news abroad that a change was coming.. (old use) outside; outdoors
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Absence (n) |
[uncountable, countable] the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away |
1_The decision was made in my absence (= while I was not there).2-We did not receive any news during his long absence. absence from… absence from work 4-repeated absences from school.
[uncountable] the fact of somebody/something not existing or not being available; a lack of something 5-The case was dismissed in the absence of any definite proof.6-the absence of any women on the board of directors
Idioms 7-absence makes the heart grow fonder(saying) used to say that when you are away from somebody that you love, you love them even more 8-conspicuous by your absencenot present in a situation or place, when it is obvious that you should be thereWhen it came to cleaning up afterwards, Anne was conspicuous by her absence. |
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Absent (adj) |
absent (from…) not in a place because of illness, etc. |
1-to be absent from workopposite present absent (from something) not present in something 2-Love was totally absent from his childhood |
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Absolute (adj) |
total and complete |
1-a class for absolute beginners2-absolute confidence/trust/silence/truth3-‘You're wrong,’ she said with absolute certainty.4-Around them the darkness was absolute, the silence oppressive. [only before noun] used, especially in spoken English, to give emphasis to what you are saying5-There's absolute rubbish on television tonight.6-He must earn an absolute fortune.7-110 MB is the absolute minimum you need to run the program.8-What an absolute idiot I’ve been! definite and without any doubt or confusion9-There was no absolute proof.10-He taught us that the laws of physics were absolute. (of a legal decision) final 11-The divorce became absolute last week. not limited or restricted 12-absolute power/authority13-an absolute ruler/monarchy (= one with no limit to their power) existing or measured independently and not in relation to something else 14-Although prices are falling in absolute terms, energy is still expensive.15-Beauty cannot be measured by any absolute standard. |
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Absolutely (adv.) |
used to emphasize that something is completely true |
1-You're absolutely right.2-He made it absolutely clear.3-I’m not absolutely certain I posted it.4-It was absolutely pouring with rain. absolutely no…, absolutely nothing used to emphasize something negative 5-She did absolutely no work.6-There's absolutely nothing more the doctors can do. used with adjectives or verbs that express strong feelings or extreme qualities to mean ‘extremely’ 7-I was absolutely furious with him.8-She absolutely adores you.9-He's an absolutely brilliant cook. used to emphasize that you agree with somebody, or to give somebody permission to do something 10-‘They could have told us, couldn't they?’ ‘Absolutely!’11-‘Can we leave a little early?’ ‘Absolutely!’ absolutely not used to emphasize that you strongly disagree with somebody, or to refuse permission 12-‘Was it any good?’ ‘No, absolutely not.’ |
