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ratted

/ˈræɾɪd/ /ˈrætɪd/

Meanings
verb
(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.

Examples :

"He is going to rat us out!"
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Related Words

Illustration policies

policies noun

/ˈpɑləsiz/ /ˈpɑlɪsiz/

A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body.

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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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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intoxicated verb

/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/

To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

"The student was intoxicated by the potent fruit juice, feeling dizzy and disoriented. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

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vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

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telling verb

/ˈtɛlɪŋ/

(archaic outside of idioms) To count, reckon, or enumerate.

"All told, there were over a dozen.  Can you tell time on a clock?  He had untold wealth."

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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terrier noun

/ˈtɛriər/ /ˈtɛriɚ/

A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).

"My neighbor's terrier is a small, energetic dog that loves to chase squirrels in the park. "