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mild

/ˈmaɪld/

Meanings
noun
A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale

Examples :

"My uncle always drinks a mild, for a light-tasting beer. "
drink

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

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 received

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."

Illustration moderately

moderately adverb

/ˈmɑdərɪtli/ /ˈmɒdərɪtli/

In a moderate manner.

"During the debate, they disagreed plainly, but moderately."

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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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punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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anaesthetic noun

/ˌænəsˈθetɪk/ /ˌiːnəsˈθetɪk/

A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

"The dentist gave me an anaesthetic before filling my cavity so I wouldn't feel any pain. "

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severity noun

/səˈvɛɹɨti/

The state of being severe.

"The doctor was concerned about the severity of my cough, so he ordered a chest X-ray. "

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seriously adverb

/ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsiɹi.əsli/

(manner) In a serious or literal manner.

"He was hoping that we would take him seriously."

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moderate noun

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

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criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."