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pilled

/pɪld/

Meanings
verb
Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.

Examples :

"After several washes, the cheap fleece blanket pilled badly, making it feel rough and scratchy. "
material appearance

Related Words

Illustration personally

personally adverb

/ˈpɜːsnəli/

In a personal manner.

"I personally prefer the quiet atmosphere of the library for studying. "

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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necessarily adverb

/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/

Inevitably; of necessity.

"It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents."

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documentaries noun

/ˌdɑkjəˈmentəriz/ /ˌdɑkjʊˈmentəriz/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"My history teacher often shows us documentaries about different periods in history to help us understand the past better. "

Illustration cryptocurrency

cryptocurrency noun

/ˈkrɪptoʊˌkɜːrənsi/ /ˈkrɪptoʊˌkʌrənsi/

A digital currency based on a cryptographic system.

"Bitcoin was the first decentralized cryptocurrency."

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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. "

Illustration interested

interested verb

/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The teacher's passionate presentation interested the students in learning more about the rainforest. "

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impoverish verb

/ɪmˈpɑːvərɪʃ/ /ɪmˈpɑːvɚɪʃ/

To make poor.

"High medical bills can impoverish a family very quickly. "

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inhabitants noun

/ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/

Someone or thing who lives in a place.

"The forest's inhabitants include deer, squirrels, and many types of birds. "

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medicines noun

/ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/ /ˈmɛdsɪnz/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"When I have a cold, I take medicines to help me feel better. "

Illustration pharmacists

pharmacists noun

/ˈfɑːrməsɪsts/ /ˈfɑːrməsɪstəs/

A professional who dispenses prescription drugs in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

"Pharmacists at the drug store can answer questions about your medicine. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "