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gay

/ɡeɪ/

Meanings
noun
(chiefly in plural or attributive) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.

Examples :

"Many gay couples are raising families in our community. "
person human society culture sex group essential

Related Words

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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

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prostitution noun

/ˌprɑstəˈtuʃən/ /ˌprɑstɪˈtuʃən/

Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.

"Her addiction brought her to the point that prostitution was the only means she had to survive."

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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considerably adverb

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/

Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

"The situation has improved considerably."

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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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homosexual noun

/ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/

A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

"Many homosexuals are parents and raise families just like heterosexual people. "

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attributive noun

/ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/

(grammar) An attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.

"In "this big house," "big" is an attributive, while in "this house is big," it is a predicative."

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considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

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promiscuous adjective

/pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs/

Made up of various disparate elements mixed together; of disorderly composition.

"The student's backpack was a promiscuous mess of papers, pens, and snacks. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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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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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"