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conger

/ˈkɒŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɑŋɡɚ/

Meanings
noun
Any of several scaleless marine eels, of the genus Conger, found in coastal waters

Examples :

"While fishing off the coast, Mark was surprised to pull up a large, scaleless conger instead of a regular fish. "
fish animal ocean nature

Related Words

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration surprised

surprised verb

/səˈpɹaɪzd/

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

Illustration booksellers

booksellers noun

/ˈbʊkˌsɛlɚz/ /ˈbʊkˌsɛlərz/

A person engaged in the business of selling books.

"Booksellers at the local bookstore helped me find a new mystery novel. "

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increased verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːst/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

Illustration fishing

fishing noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

The act of catching fish.

"My grandfather enjoys fishing in the lake every weekend. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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coastal adjective

/ˈkəʊstəl/ /ˈkoʊstəl/

Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze

"The coastal town was very popular with tourists. "

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subscriptions noun

/səbˈskrɪpʃənz/

Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

"I have a monthly subscription to the Daily Telegraph newspaper."

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customers noun

/ˈkʌstəməz/ /ˈkʌstəmɚz/

A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

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retailers noun

/ˈriːteɪlərz/ /ˈriːteɪlɚz/

A retail sales company or salesman.

"Many retailers offer discounts during the holiday season. "

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regular noun

/ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).

"The sergeant major is a regular in the British Army. "