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reclaimed

/rɪˈkleɪmd/ /riˈkleɪmd/

Meanings
verb
To return land to a suitable condition for use.

Examples :

"The farmers reclaimed the dry, barren land, turning it into fertile fields for growing crops. "
environment geology agriculture property

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

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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contradict verb

/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

"His testimony contradicts hers."

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repossess verb

/ˌriːpəˈzɛs/ /ˌrɛpəˈzɛs/

To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.

"The bank repossessed the car because the owner hadn't made the monthly payments. "

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opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

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disorderly noun

/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/

A person who acts in a disorderly manner.

"The police arrested the disorderly man after he started shouting and pushing people in the crowded market. "

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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domesticate noun

/dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/ /doʊˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

An animal or plant that has been domesticated.

"The domesticated cat purred contentedly on my lap. "

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contradiction noun

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/

The act of contradicting.

"His contradiction of the proposal was very interesting."

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footprints noun

/ˈfʊtˌprɪnts/ /ˈfʊtprɪnts/

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

"The dog's footprints were clearly visible in the muddy garden after the rain. "

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exceptions noun

/əkˈsɛpʃənz/

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

"The teacher made it clear that, with a few exceptions, all students needed to complete the assignment by Friday. "