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subsense

/ˈsʌbsɛns/

Meanings
noun
A sense of a word that reflects a part or aspect of a more general sense

Examples :

"The word "home" has a primary sense of a physical place, but a subsense also relates to a feeling of comfort and security. "
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word noun

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

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primary noun

/ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/

A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

"The primary for the school board was held next Tuesday. "

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feeling verb

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

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sense noun

/sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/

Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

"My sense of smell is very good; I can detect the burnt toast from the kitchen even from the living room. "

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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reflects verb

/rɪˈflɛkts/ /riˈflɛkts/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

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place noun

/pleɪs/

(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.

"The park is a good place to relax after school. "

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general noun

/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/

A general fact or proposition; a generality.

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

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relates verb

/rɪˈleɪts/ /riˈleɪts/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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aspect noun

/ˈæspɛkt/

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

"The aspect of my job I enjoy the most is helping customers. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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comfort noun

/ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/

Contentment, ease.

"Sleep in comfort with our new mattress."