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freight

/fɹeɪt/

Meanings
noun
Payment for transportation.

Examples :

"The freight was more expensive for cars than for coal."
economy business commerce

Related Words

Illustration figurative

figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

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anxieties noun

/æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/ /æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"The upcoming exam filled her with anxieties about failing the course. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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carrying verb

/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

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documents noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənts/ /ˈdɑkjəmənts/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The school required all students to submit their application documents to prove their enrollment. "

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ordinary noun

/ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/

A person with authority; authority, ordinance.

"The school principal is an ordinary of the students' behavior. "

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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shoulders noun

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ /ˈʃoʊldɚz/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

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transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

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associations noun

/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃənz/ /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/

The act of associating.

"The child's associations with the park were mostly happy, filled with memories of playing with friends. "

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transportation noun

/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/

The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.

"We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation."

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"