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  Wrapping

How do you pronounce the word wrapping?

Wrapping

/ˈrapɪŋ/  

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What kind of word is  Wrapping?

• Wrapping is a noun.

What does wrapping mean?

Wrapping means, to cover or surround something with paper, cloth or other material.

It is the material used to wrap something.

"Anne goes to the extension on the bed-table, wrapping a towel around her..."

Examples using the word wrapping

•  I wrapped a gift in paper. 

•  He peeled away the plastic wrapping.
•  He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents.
• She tore the wrapping away and took out the gift.

Fling

How do you pronounce the word Fling?

Fling

/flɪŋ/

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What kind of word is Fling?

•  Fling is a transitive verb

What does Fling mean?

The first dictionary definition of fling is to fling, especially with force, throw or toss. Another definition of fling is to put or send without warning or preparation. Fling is also to move with abandon or speed.

"She wipes it away with the back of her hand and then flings it into the wherever..."

Examples using the word Fling: 

• She flung herself into his arms.
• She flings stones into the lake.
• He flung his shoe across the room.
• She flung her arms around him. 

Downstairs

How do you pronounce the word  Downstairs?

Downstairs

/daʊnˈstɛːz/

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What kind of word is Downstairs?

• Downstairs is an adverb.

What does Downstarirs mean?

The dictionary definition of downstairs is down stairs; on a lower floor. Another definition of downstairs is a low or first floor.

"She can hear them downstairs..."

Examples using the word Downstairs:

• The downstairs neighbor heard a knock.
• Everyone is asking for you downstairs.
• I heard a noise downstairs.
• Andrea's mother is downstairs waiting for her.

Caretaker

How do you pronounce the word Caretaker?

Caretaker

/ˈkɛːteɪkə/

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What kind of word is caretaker?

• Caretaker is a noun.

What does Caretaker mean?

A caretaker is a person whose job is to take care of a home or property when the owner is away.  Also, a caretaker is someone who takes care of another person, for example, a person who is disabled, sick or very young.

[mainly in the U.S.]

"The McCormack kid he’s talking about must be the son of the guy who used to be their caretaker in Vermont..."

Examples using the word caretaker:

• This woman is not his wife, but his caretaker.
• I am a understanding and loving cartaker for children.
• I can be your precious child's caretaker and friend.
• For over 20 years, she was his caretaker.

Awash

How do you pronounce the word Awash?

Awash

/əˈwɒʃ/

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What kind of word is Awash?

• Awash can act as both an adjective and an adverb. 

What does Awash mean?

If the ground or a floor is awash, it is covered in water, often because of heavy rain or as the result of an accident.

1. Nautical
a. just level with or scarcely above the surface of the water, so that waves break over the top.
b.  overflowing with water, as the upper deck of a ship in a heavy sea.
2. covered with water.

3.  washing about; tossed about by the waves.
4. covered, filled, or crowded.

"And above her cupped hands her eyes are large and awash with tears that overspill..."

Examples using the word Awash:

• You might think that this place would be awash with water.
• The city square was awash with colour.
• The table was awash with flowers and food.
• The room was awash with papers, books.

Cheeks

How do you pronounce the word Cheeks?

Cheek

/tʃiːk/

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What kind of word is Cheek?

• Cheek is a noun.

What does Cheek mean?

The first dictionary definition of cheek is either side of the face, especially that part below the eye. 

"Tears that overspill down her cheeks and run all the way to her ears..."

 Examples using the word Cheek:

• Her cheeks were bright red from the cold.
• Okay, you can give me a kiss on the cheek.
• I don’t like visiting grandma, she always pinches my cheeks.
• Sofia's cheek is so soft.

Cottage 

How do you pronounce the word Cottage?

Cottage

/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

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What kind of word is Cottage? 

• Cottage is a noun.

What does  Cottage mean?

A cottage is a small house, usually in the country.

"The roof of a summer cottage while cleaning the gutters and broke his neck..."

 Examples using the word Cottage:

• Each cottage offers comfort and equipment specific to fishing.
• This cottage was perfect for our family of four.
• We were gonna live in a cottage by the sea.
• The cottage had everything we needed for our vacation.

Afterlife

How do you pronounce the word Afterlife?

Afterlife

 /ˈɑːftə(r)ˌlaɪf/

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What kind of word is Afterlife?

•  Afterlife is a noun.

What does  Afterlife mean?

The life, for example in heaven, that some people believe begins after death.

"With a firmly held belief in the afterlife..."

 Examples using the word Afterlife:

• If you go in there, you'll find your friend... in the afterlife!
• I will soon meet you in the afterlife.
• That is the true hell of the afterlife.
• Life and the afterlife are still aspects of God's realm.

Grief

How do you pronounce the word Grief?

Grief

/ɡriːf/

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What kind of word is Grief?

• Grief is an noun.

What does  Grief mean?

Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away.

"Who have come to share their grief with hers..."

Examples using the word Grief:

• People commonly associate certain losses with strong feelings of grief.
• To the grief of his mother he left the Roman church.
• The grief was so strong that it became a nauseating pain.
• Grief made people say cruel things, sometimes.

Brooch

How do you pronounce the word Brooch?

Brooch

/brəʊtʃ/

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What kind of word is Brooch?

• Brooch is an noun.

What does  Brooch mean?

A brooch is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments, often to fasten them together.

"As if touching the brooch could still the pounding heart beneath it..."

Examples using the word Brooch:

• A silver brooch was pinned to her lapel.
• The brooch has little intrinsic value.
• a jewelled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun.
• Her brooch caught the rays of the setting sun.