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a way of getting near, at, or to something or someone
All public buildings should provide wheelchair access. [=a way for people in wheelchairs to enter] |
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enough for some need or requirement
Be sure to allow adequate [=sufficient, enough] time for the paint to dry. |
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happening once a year
The annual meeting is in July. |
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easy to see or understand
Her reasons for leaving were readily apparent. [=were obvious or easy to see] |
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almost correct or exact
This is the approximate location of the ancient city.
her approximate age |
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[count] : the way you think and feel about someone or something
He has a positive/negative attitude about the changes. |
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a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has
Both candidates possess the attributes we want in a leader. |
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to say that (something) is because of (someone or something)
He attributes his success to his coach. [=he credits his success to his coach]
His doctor attributes his health problems to a poor diet and a lack of exercise. |
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a school that provides training in special subjects or skills
a military/naval academy
a riding/tennis academy |
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to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better
I adjusted the volume on the radio. |
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to change (something)
Alcohol can alter a person's mood. |
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to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)
The country's constitution was amended to allow women to vote. |
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not used before a noun : knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists
Are you aware how important you are to me? |
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relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions
abstract ideas/concepts such as love and hate |
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free from mistakes or errors
The new report is accurate down to the tiniest details. |
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to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) admit
They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake. |
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to join or combine into a single group
The Web site aggregates content from many other s |
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to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.
Money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children. |
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to give someone a particular job or duty : to require someone to do a particular task
They assigned me the job of cleaning the equipment. |
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a person who has written something
The author of the article didn't check his facts. |
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connected or joined to something
Please fill out the attached application. |
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something that is shared between people and forms a connection between them
the bonds of friendship |
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lasting only a short period of time
The meeting will be brief. |
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