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illegally

/ɪˈliːɡəli/

Meanings
adverb
In a manner contrary to law.

Examples :

"He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant."
law government politics moral

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law noun

/lɔː/ /lɔ/

The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

"entrapment is against the law"

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parking verb

/ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/

To bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place.

"I parked the drive heads of my hard disk before travelling with my laptop."

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next noun

/nɛkst/

The one that follows after this one.

"My next class is history. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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hydrant noun

/ˈhaɪdɹənt/

An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.

"The firefighters connected their hose to the hydrant to get water to put out the fire. "

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

During the period of.

"He worked for three years."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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fire noun

/ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪɚ/

A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.

"The campfire crackled, a fire fueled by dry wood. "

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contrary noun

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

The opposite.

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

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ticket noun

/ˈtɪkɪt/

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.

"My sister bought a ticket to see the school play. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "