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snugly

/ˈsnʌɡli/

Meanings
adverb
Tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.

Examples :

"The little dog curled up snugly on the worn armchair. "
condition quality

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snug noun

/snʌɡ/

A small, comfortable back room in a pub.

"After school, Liam went to the pub and sat in the snug, enjoying a cup of tea. "

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worn verb

/wɔːn/ /wɔɹn/

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

"My sister wore a bright red dress to the school dance. "

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armchair noun

/ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

"My grandfather always sits in his favorite armchair to read the newspaper. "

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limited verb

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

"The teacher limited the time students had to complete the assignment to one hour. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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move noun

/muːv/

The act of moving; a movement.

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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tightly adverb

/ˈtaɪtli/

In a tight manner.

"tightly clenched fingers"

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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space noun

/speɪs/

(heading) Of time.

"The space between classes allowed me to grab a quick lunch. "

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curled verb

/kɜːld/ /kɝːld/

To cause to move in a curve.

"The baker curled the ribbon around the cake box. "