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schooled

/skuːld/

Meanings
verb
(of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.

Examples :

"The small fish schooled together for protection from predators. "
fish animal biology nature group

Related Words

Illustration younger

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

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predators noun

/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹz/ /ˈpɹɛdəˌtərz/

Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other organisms (their prey), primarily for food.

"Lions and tigers are powerful predators that hunt zebras and other animals on the African savanna. "

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protection noun

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

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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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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

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educate verb

/ˈedʒɘkæet/ /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/

To instruct or train

"Wang said such changes to the Baishui glacier provide the chance to educate visitors about global warming."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

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ministers noun

/ˈmɪnɪstərz/ /ˈmɪnɪstɚz/

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

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emphatically adverb

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ /ɛmˈfætɪkli/

In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "

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feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."