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bruising

/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.

Examples :

"The clumsy student was bruising apples while trying to pack them for the class bake sale. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration analogous

analogous adjective

/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion (often followed by "to".)

"A map is analogous to the real world, representing physical locations in a simplified way. "

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carelessly adverb

/ˈkɛələsli/ /ˈkɛɹləsli/

Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

"The papers were carelessly strewn on the table."

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breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

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investigating verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

Illustration vegetables

vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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stacking verb

/ˈstækɪŋ/

To arrange in a stack, or to add to an existing stack.

"Please stack those chairs in the corner."

Illustration discolour

discolour verb

/dɪˈkʌlər/ /dɪsˈkʌlər/

To change or lose color.

"Washing light laundry with dark may cause your clothes to discolor."

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playfully adverb

/ˈpleɪfəli/ /ˈpleɪfʊli/

In a playful manner.

"The kitten playfully batted at the dangling string. "