understanding
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; discernment.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
agreement.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
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seemingly
- adverb from appearances alone
ostensibly; on the face of it; apparently.
- irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land
- the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned
- had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it"-Thomas Hardy
- on the face of it the problem seems minor
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notion
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; feeling; belief; opinion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
- noun a general inclusive concept
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eminently
- adverb in an eminent manner
- two subjects on which he was eminently qualified to make an original contribution
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intuition
- noun instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
- noun an impression that something might be the case
suspicion; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
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seem
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
look; appear.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb seem to be true, probable, or apparent
appear.
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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notion
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; feeling; belief; opinion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
- noun a general inclusive concept
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apparently
- adverb from appearances alone
ostensibly; on the face of it; seemingly.
- irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land
- the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned
- had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it"-Thomas Hardy
- on the face of it the problem seems minor
- adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
patently; plainly; plain; obviously; manifestly; evidently.
- the answer is obviously wrong
- she was in bed and evidently in great pain
- he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list
- it is all patently nonsense
- she has apparently been living here for some time
- I thought he owned the property, but apparently not
- You are plainly wrong
- he is plain stubborn
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assumption
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss; premise.
- on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
supposal; supposition.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
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seem
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
look; appear.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb seem to be true, probable, or apparent
appear.
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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approach
- noun ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
plan of attack; attack.
- his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons
- an attack on inflation
- his plan of attack was misguided
- noun the act of drawing spatially closer to something
coming; approaching.
- the hunter's approach scattered the geese
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fairly
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
pretty; passably; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling; somewhat.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
- adverb without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
evenhandedly; fair.
- deal fairly with one another
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belief
- noun any cognitive content held as true
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; feeling; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
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perfectly
- adverb completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
absolutely; dead; utterly.
- an absolutely magnificent painting
- a perfectly idiotic idea
- you're perfectly right
- utterly miserable
- you can be dead sure of my innocence
- was dead tired
- dead right
- adverb in a perfect or faultless way
- She performed perfectly on the balance beam
- spoke English perfectly
- solved the problem perfectly
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observation
- noun the act of making and recording a measurement
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observance; watching.
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everyday
- adjective satellite found in the ordinary course of events
mundane; unremarkable; quotidian; workaday; routine.
- a placid everyday scene
- it was a routine day
- there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant
- adjective satellite appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions
casual; daily.
- casual clothes
- everyday clothes
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view
- noun a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
position; perspective.
- consider what follows from the positivist view
- noun the visual percept of a region
prospect; vista; panorama; scene; aspect.
- the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
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utterly
- adverb completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
absolutely; perfectly; dead.
- an absolutely magnificent painting
- a perfectly idiotic idea
- you're perfectly right
- utterly miserable
- you can be dead sure of my innocence
- was dead tired
- dead right
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assumption
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss; premise.
- on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
supposal; supposition.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
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basically
- adverb in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
essentially; fundamentally.
- He is basically dishonest
- the argument was essentially a technical one
- for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person
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conception
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concept; construct.
- noun the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
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appear
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
seem; look.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb come into sight or view
- He suddenly appeared at the wedding
- A new star appeared on the horizon
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understanding
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; discernment.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
agreement.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
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quite
- adverb to a degree (not used with a negative)
rather.
- quite tasty
- quite soon
- quite ill
- quite rich
- adverb to the greatest extent; completely
- you're quite right
- she was quite alone
- was quite mistaken
- quite the opposite
- not quite finished
- did not quite make it
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standpoint
- noun a mental position from which things are viewed
stand; viewpoint; point of view.
- we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
- teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
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more
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
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explanation
- noun a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
account.
- the explanation was very simple
- I expected a brief account
- noun thought that makes something comprehensible
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pretty
- adjective satellite pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
- pretty girl
- pretty song
- pretty room
- adjective satellite (used ironically) unexpectedly bad
- a pretty mess
- a pretty kettle of fish
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intuition
- noun instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
- noun an impression that something might be the case
suspicion; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
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seem
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
look; appear.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb seem to be true, probable, or apparent
appear.
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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merely
- adverb and nothing more
but; simply; only; just.
- I was merely asking
- it is simply a matter of time
- just a scratch
- he was only a child
- hopes that last but a moment
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realism
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
pragmatism.
- noun the state of being actual or real
realness; reality.
- the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him
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sound
- noun the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
- the sound of rain on the roof
- the beautiful sound of music
- noun the subjective sensation of hearing something
auditory sensation.
- he strained to hear the faint sounds
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distinction
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
differentiation.
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
- noun high status importance owing to marked superiority
note; eminence; preeminence.
- a scholar of great eminence
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equally
- adverb to the same degree (often followed by `as')
every bit; as.
- they were equally beautiful
- birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly
- sang as sweetly as a nightingale
- he is every bit as mean as she is
- adverb in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
evenly.
- a class evenly divided between girls and boys
- they split their winnings equally
- deal equally with rich and poor
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explanation
- noun a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
account.
- the explanation was very simple
- I expected a brief account
- noun thought that makes something comprehensible
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appear
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
seem; look.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb come into sight or view
- He suddenly appeared at the wedding
- A new star appeared on the horizon
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view
- noun a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
position; perspective.
- consider what follows from the positivist view
- noun the visual percept of a region
prospect; vista; panorama; scene; aspect.
- the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
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ordinary
- noun a judge of a probate court
- noun the expected or commonplace condition or situation
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distinction
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
differentiation.
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
- noun high status importance owing to marked superiority
note; eminence; preeminence.
- a scholar of great eminence
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even
- noun the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
eventide; evening; eve.
- he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
- verb make level or straight
even out; level; flush.
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definition
- noun a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
- noun clarity of outline
- exercise had given his muscles superior definition
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thoroughly
- adverb in an exhaustive manner
exhaustively.
- we searched the files thoroughly
- adverb completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
good; soundly.
- he was soundly defeated
- we beat him good
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idea
- noun the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
thought.
- it was not a good idea
- the thought never entered my mind
- noun your intention; what you intend to do
mind.
- he had in mind to see his old teacher
- the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
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very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
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idea
- noun the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
thought.
- it was not a good idea
- the thought never entered my mind
- noun your intention; what you intend to do
mind.
- he had in mind to see his old teacher
- the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
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belief
- noun any cognitive content held as true
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; feeling; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
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entirely
- adverb to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
all; whole; wholly; completely; altogether; totally.
- he was wholly convinced
- entirely satisfied with the meal
- it was completely different from what we expected
- was completely at fault
- a totally new situation
- the directions were all wrong
- it was not altogether her fault
- an altogether new approach
- a whole new idea
- adverb without any others being included or involved
alone; solely; only; exclusively.
- was entirely to blame
- a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
- he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
- did it solely for money
- the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
- a privilege granted only to him
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reasoning
- noun thinking that is coherent and logical
abstract thought; logical thinking.
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; reason out; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
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less
- adjective (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
- of less importance
- less time to spend with the family
- a shower uses less water
- less than three years old
- noun a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
LE; lupus erythematosus.
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definition
- noun a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
- noun clarity of outline
- exercise had given his muscles superior definition
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relatively
- adverb in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
comparatively.
- the situation is relatively calm now
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hypothesis
- noun a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
- noun a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
theory; possibility.
- a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory
- he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
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largely
- adverb in large part; mainly or chiefly
for the most part; mostly.
- These accounts are largely inactive
- adverb on a large scale
- the sketch was so largely drawn that you could see it from the back row
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conception
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concept; construct.
- noun the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
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sound
- noun the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
- the sound of rain on the roof
- the beautiful sound of music
- noun the subjective sensation of hearing something
auditory sensation.
- he strained to hear the faint sounds
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attitude
- noun a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
mental attitude.
- he had the attitude that work was fun
- noun the arrangement of the body and its limbs
position; posture.
- he assumed an attitude of surrender
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become
- verb enter or assume a certain state or condition
go; get.
- He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
- It must be getting more serious
- her face went red with anger
- She went into ecstasy
- Get going!
- verb undergo a change or development
turn.
- The water turned into ice
- Her former friend became her worst enemy
- He turned traitor
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observation
- noun the act of making and recording a measurement
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observance; watching.
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both
- adjective satellite (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two
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meaning
- noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified
signification; import; significance.
- what is the meaning of this sentence
- the significance of a red traffic light
- the signification of Chinese characters
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
- noun the idea that is intended
substance.
- What is the meaning of this proverb?
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somewhat
- adverb to a small degree or extent
slightly; more or less.
- his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory
- the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; passably; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
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wisdom
- noun accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
- noun the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
wiseness.
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essentially
- adverb in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
basically; fundamentally.
- He is basically dishonest
- the argument was essentially a technical one
- for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person
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way
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
agency; means.
- a means of control
- an example is the best agency of instruction
- the true way to success
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simply
- adverb and nothing more
but; merely; only; just.
- I was merely asking
- it is simply a matter of time
- just a scratch
- he was only a child
- hopes that last but a moment
- adverb absolutely
just.
- I just can't take it anymore
- he was just grand as Romeo
- it's simply beautiful!
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proposition
- noun (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- noun a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
suggestion; proffer.
- it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
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interpretation
- noun a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
reading; version.
- noun the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
rendition; rendering.
- her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
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certain
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
- set aside a certain sum each week
- to a certain degree
- certain breeds do not make good pets
- certain members have not paid their dues
- a certain popular teacher
- a certain Mrs. Jones
- adjective having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
sure.
- felt certain of success
- was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- was very sure in his beliefs
- sure of her friends
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appeal
- noun earnest or urgent request
entreaty; prayer.
- an entreaty to stop the fighting
- an appeal for help
- an appeal to the public to keep calm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
charm; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
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simple
- noun any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
- noun a person lacking intelligence or common sense
simpleton.
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proposition
- noun (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- noun a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
suggestion; proffer.
- it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
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plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
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truth
- noun a fact that has been verified
- at last he knew the truth
- the truth is that he didn't want to do it
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
trueness; the true; verity.
- they debated the truth of the proposition
- the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat
- he was famous for the truth of his portraits
- he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities
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something
Anything unknown, undetermined, or not specifically designated; a certain indefinite thing; an indeterminate or unknown event; an unspecified task, work, or thing. There is something in the wind. Shak.
The whole world has something to do, something to talk of, something to wish for, and something to be employed about. Pope.
Something attemped, something done, Has earned a night's repose. Longfellow.
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ways
- noun structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
slipway; shipway.
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
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perhaps
- adverb by chance
perchance; maybe; possibly; peradventure; mayhap.
- perhaps she will call tomorrow
- we may possibly run into them at the concert
- it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time
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argument
- noun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
statement.
- it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; controversy; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
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such
- adjective satellite of so extreme a degree or extent
- such weeping
- so much weeping
- such a help
- such grief
- never dreamed of such beauty
- adverb to so extreme a degree
- he is such a baby
- Such rich people!
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terms
- noun status with respect to the relations between people or groups
footing.
- on good terms with her in-laws
- on a friendly footing
- noun the amount of money needed to purchase something
price; damage.
- the price of gasoline
- he got his new car on excellent terms
- how much is the damage?
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being
- noun the state or fact of existing
beingness; existence.
- a point of view gradually coming into being
- laws in existence for centuries
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
organism.
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argument
- noun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
statement.
- it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; controversy; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
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same
- adjective same in identity
- the same man I saw yesterday
- never wore the same dress twice
- this road is the same one we were on yesterday
- on the same side of the street
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Saami; Lapplander.
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meaning
- noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified
signification; import; significance.
- what is the meaning of this sentence
- the significance of a red traffic light
- the signification of Chinese characters
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
- noun the idea that is intended
substance.
- What is the meaning of this proverb?
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once
- adverb on one occasion
one time; in one case.
- adverb as soon as
- once we are home, we can rest
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perspective
- noun a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
position; view.
- consider what follows from the positivist view
- noun the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
linear perspective.
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whether
Which (of two); which one (of two); -- used interrogatively and relatively. Archaic Now choose yourself whether that you liketh. Chaucer.
One day in doubt I cast for to compare Whether in beauties' glory did exceed. Spenser.
Whether of them twain did the will of his father? Matt. xxi. 31.
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knowledge
- noun the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
cognition; noesis.
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expectation
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
prospect; outlook.
- noun anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
anticipation.
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what's the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.
- there is much good to be found in people
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interpretation
- noun a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
reading; version.
- noun the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
rendition; rendering.
- her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
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many
- adjective a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number
- many temptations
- the temptations are many
- a good many
- a great many
- many directions
- take as many apples as you like
- too many clouds to see
- never saw so many people
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assertion
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
averment; asseveration.
- noun the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
affirmation; statement.
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two
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
II; deuce; 2.
- noun one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots
deuce.
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usage
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; utilisation; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun accepted or habitual practice
usance; custom.
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perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
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one
- noun the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
ace; I; unity; 1; single.
- he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
- they had lunch at one
- noun a single person or thing
- he is the best one
- this is the one I ordered
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approach
- noun ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
plan of attack; attack.
- his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons
- an attack on inflation
- his plan of attack was misguided
- noun the act of drawing spatially closer to something
coming; approaching.
- the hunter's approach scattered the geese
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between
- adverb in the interval
betwixt.
- dancing all the dances with little rest between
- adverb in between
'tween.
- two houses with a tree between
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fashion
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun characteristic or habitual practice
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logic
- noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
- noun reasoned and reasonable judgment
- it made a certain kind of logic
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enough
- noun an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
sufficiency.
- enough is as good as a feast
- there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country
- adjective satellite sufficient for the purpose
decent; adequate.
- an adequate income
- the food was adequate
- a decent wage
- enough food
- food enough
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conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
decision; determination.
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
- noun an intuitive assumption
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reading
- noun the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
- his main reading was detective stories
- suggestions for further reading
- noun a particular interpretation or performance
- on that reading it was an insult
- he was famous for his reading of Mozart
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reply
- noun a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
answer; response.
- I waited several days for his answer
- he wrote replies to several of his critics
- noun the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
response.
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outlook
- noun a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
mind-set; mentality; mindset.
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
prospect; expectation.
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insight
- noun clear or deep perception of a situation
penetration.
- noun a feeling of understanding
perceptiveness; perceptivity.
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perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
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claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
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expectation
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
prospect; outlook.
- noun anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
anticipation.
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tone
- noun the quality of a person's voice
tone of voice.
- he began in a conversational tone
- he spoke in a nervous tone of voice
- noun (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
- the Beijing dialect uses four tones
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objection
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
expostulation; remonstration; remonstrance.
- noun the speech act of objecting
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sort
- noun a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
kind; form; variety.
- sculpture is a form of art
- what kinds of desserts are there?
- noun an approximate definition or example
- she wore a sort of magenta dress
- she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
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statement
- noun a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
- according to his statement he was in London on that day
- noun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
argument.
- it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
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Collocation words for "commonsensical" are words related to "commonsensical" by occurring either before (prefix words) or after "commonsensical" (suffix words) in common language usage across multiple media. The words assembled above can be filtered by parts of speech (i.e) nouns, verbs, describing adjectives and adverbs, or by their positive or negative vibes, frequency in usage, whether they are prefix words or suffix words for "commonsensical" or by the count of syllables each word has.
