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forepart

/ˈfɔːrˌpɑːrt/ /ˈfɔːrˌpɑrt/

Meanings
noun
The front or anterior part of something.

Examples :

"The dog wagged its tail and rested its chin on the forepart of the couch. "
part position

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. "

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dog noun

/dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/

A mammal, Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris, that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.

"The dog barked all night long."

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chin noun

/tʃɪn/

The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

"My brother has a strong chin, giving him a determined look. "

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part noun

/pɐːt/ /pɑːt/ /pɑɹt/

A portion; a component.

"The car's engine is made of many different parts. "

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anterior adjective

/ænˈtɪəriə(r)/

Before in place.

"The anterior chapters of the textbook cover basic vocabulary, which you need to know before the more advanced grammar lessons later on. "

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couch noun

/kaʊtʃ/

Couch grass, a species of persistent grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

"The lawn was infested with couch grass, making it difficult to mow. "

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tail noun

/teɪl/

The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to its posterior and near the anus.

"Most primates have a tail and fangs."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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front noun

/fɹʌnt/

The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.

"The front of the bus was crowded with students heading to school. "

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wagged verb

/ˈwæɡd/ /ˈwɑɡd/

To swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.

"The dog's tail wagged excitedly when his owner came home. "

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its noun

/ɪts/

One who is neither a he nor a she; a creature; a dehumanized being.

"The factory treated the workers like its, ignoring their needs and concerns. "

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rested verb

/ˈɹɛstəd/

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

"After a long day at school, the children rested on the couch. "