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imperative

/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/

Meanings
noun
(grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.

Examples :

"The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative."
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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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essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

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grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

Illustration extremely

extremely adverb

/ɪksˈtɹiːmli/

(degree) To an extreme degree.

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

Illustration absolutely

absolutely adverb

/æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

"My mom is absolutely certain that I need to finish my homework tonight. "

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incorporates verb

/ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪts/ /ɪŋˈkɔːrpəreɪts/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

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sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration spreadsheet

spreadsheet noun

/ˈspɹɛdˌʃiːt/ /ˈspɹɛdʃiːt/

A sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually.

"My grandmother used a spreadsheet to track the monthly expenses for her household. "

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infinitive noun

/ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/

(grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)

"In the sentence "I want to eat," the phrase "to eat" is an example of the infinitive. "

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expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

Illustration authoritatively

authoritatively adverb

/əˈθɔːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/ /əˈθɑːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/

In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.

"The teacher spoke authoritatively about the importance of studying, and the students listened attentively because they trusted her knowledge. "

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motivates verb

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪts/ /ˈmoʊdəveɪts/

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."