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drooling

/ˈdɹuːlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

Examples :

"The dog was drooling as he watched me prepare his dinner. "
physiology body sensation food

Related Words

Illustration uncontrollable

uncontrollable adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbl̩/ /ˌʌnkənˈtrɒləbl̩/

Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

"She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate."

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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. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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secrete adjective

/sɪˈkɹiːt/

Separated

"The secret compartment in the desk was securely hidden, a separate and secrete space for important papers. "

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favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

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nonsense noun

/ˈnɒnsəns/ /ˈnɑnsɛns/

Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.

"After my father had a stroke, every time he tried to talk, it sounded like nonsense."

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anticipation noun

/æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/

The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.

"Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick."

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watched verb

/wɒtʃt/ /wɑtʃt/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I watched a movie last night. "

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whenever adverb

/wəˈnɛvə/ /hwəˈnɛvɚ/

(interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

"Whenever will I find time to finish that jigsaw?"