EFFECT
–noun
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1.
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something that is produced by an agency or cause; result;
consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of
toughening his skin.
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2.
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power to produce results; efficacy; force; validity;
influence: His protest had no effect.
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3.
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the state of being effective or operative; operation or
execution; accomplishment or fulfillment: to bring a
plan into effect.
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AFFECT
–verb (used with object)
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1.
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to act on; produce an effect or change in: Cold weather affected the crops.
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2.
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to impress the mind or move the feelings of: The music affected him deeply.
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3.
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(of pain, disease, etc.) to attack or lay hold of.
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BETWEEN
-preposition
-preposition
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1.
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in the space separating (two points, objects, etc.): between New York
and Chicago.
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2.
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intermediate to, in time, quantity, or degree: between twelve and one
o'clock; between 50 and 60 apples; between pink and red.
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3.
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linking; connecting: air service
between cities.
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4.
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in portions for each of (two people): splitting the profits between them.
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AMONG
–preposition
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1.
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in, into, or through the midst of; in association or
connection with; surrounded by: He was among
friends.
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2.
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in the midst of, so as to influence: missionary
work among the local people.
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3.
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with a share for each of: Divide the
cigars among you.
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4.
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in the number, class, or group of; of or out of: That is among the things we must do.
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EITHER
–adjective
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1.
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one or the other of two: You may sit
at either end of the table.
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2.
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each of two; the one and the other: There
are trees on either side of the river.
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–pronoun
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3.
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one or the other: There are two roads
into the town, and you can take either. Either will do.
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–conjunction
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4.
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(a coordinating conjunction that, when preceding a word or
statement followed by the disjunctive or, serves
to emphasize the possibility of choice): Either come
or write.
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–adverb
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5.
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also; too; as well; to the same degree (used after negative
clauses coordinated by and, or, or nor, or after negative subordinate clauses): He's not fond of parties, and I'm not either. If you don't
come, she won't come either.
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NEITHER
-conjunction
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1.
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not either, as of persons or things specified (usually fol. by
nor): Neither John
nor Betty is at home.
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2.
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nor; nor yet; no more: Bob can't go,
and neither can I. If she doesn't want it, neither do I.
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–adjective
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3.
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not either; not the one or the other: Neither statement is true.
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–pronoun
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4.
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not either; not one person or the other; not one thing or the
other: Neither of the suggestions will do. Neither
is to be trusted.
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FEWER
–adjective
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1.
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Of a smaller number: fewer words and
more action.
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–pronoun
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2.
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(used with
a plural verb
 ) a smaller
number: Fewer have come than we hoped. |
Usage note:
Even though less has been used before plural nouns (less words; less men) since the time of King Alfred, many modern usage guides say that only fewer can be used in such contexts. Less, they say, should modify singular mass nouns (less sugar; less money) and singular abstract nouns (less honesty; less love). It should modify plural nouns only when they suggest combination into a unit, group, or aggregation: less than $50 (a sum of money); less than three miles (a unit of distance). With plural nouns specifying individuals or readily distinguishable units, the guides say that fewer is the only proper choice: fewer words; fewer men; no fewer than 31 of the 50 states.
Modern standard English practice does not reflect this distinction. When followed by than, less occurs at least as often as fewer in modifying plural nouns that are not units or groups, and the use of less in this construction is increasing in all varieties of English: less than eight million people; no less than 31 of the 50 states. When not followed by than, fewer is more frequent only in formal written English, and in this construction also the use of less is increasing: This year we have had less crimes, less accidents, and less fires than in any of the last five years.
Even though less has been used before plural nouns (less words; less men) since the time of King Alfred, many modern usage guides say that only fewer can be used in such contexts. Less, they say, should modify singular mass nouns (less sugar; less money) and singular abstract nouns (less honesty; less love). It should modify plural nouns only when they suggest combination into a unit, group, or aggregation: less than $50 (a sum of money); less than three miles (a unit of distance). With plural nouns specifying individuals or readily distinguishable units, the guides say that fewer is the only proper choice: fewer words; fewer men; no fewer than 31 of the 50 states.
Modern standard English practice does not reflect this distinction. When followed by than, less occurs at least as often as fewer in modifying plural nouns that are not units or groups, and the use of less in this construction is increasing in all varieties of English: less than eight million people; no less than 31 of the 50 states. When not followed by than, fewer is more frequent only in formal written English, and in this construction also the use of less is increasing: This year we have had less crimes, less accidents, and less fires than in any of the last five years.
LESS
–adverb, a compar. of little
with
least as superl.
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1.
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to a smaller extent, amount, or degree: less exact.
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2.
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most certainly not (often prec. by much
or still): He could
barely pay for his own lodging, much less for that of his friend.
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3.
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in any way different; other: He is
nothing less than a thief.
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–adjective, a compar. of little
with
least as superl.
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4.
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smaller in size, amount, degree, etc.; not so large, great, or
much: less money; less speed.
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5.
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lower in consideration, rank, or importance: no less a person than the manager.
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6.
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fewer: less than a dozen.
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GOOD
–adjective
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1.
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morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
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2.
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satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.
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3.
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of high quality; excellent.
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WELL
-adverb
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1.
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in a good or satisfactory manner: Business
is going well.
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2.
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thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to
shake well before using; listen well.
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3.
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in a moral or proper manner: to
behave well.
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Irregardless - NOT A WORD/regardless
Waste - all other uses/waist - torso/abdomen
