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overhead
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overexcited
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overcrowded
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transatlantic
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minibus
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tricycle
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foreground
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bilingual
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ex
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to contaminate
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to devastate
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to die out
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to evacuate
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to spread
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to relocate
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national
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to build
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to operate
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circle
over
over
preposition
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/ˈoʊvɚ/
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at a position above or higher than something

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He held the umbrella over his head in the rain.
He looked over the edge of the cliff cautiously.

Grammatical Information:

preposition of agent
overhead
overhead
Adjective
uk flag
/ˈoʊvɝˈhɛd/

located or occurring above the level of the head

above
surface
overexcited
Adjective
uk flag
/ˌoʊvɝɛkˈsaɪtɪd/

extremely enthusiastic about something

overcrowded
Adjective
uk flag
/ˈoʊvɝˌkɹaʊdɪd/

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

transatlantic
Adjective
t
t
r
r
a
æ
n
n
s
z
a
ə
t
t
l
l
a
æ
n
n
t
i
ɪ
c
k

spanning to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, typically between Europe and North America

minibus
minibus
noun
m
m
i
ɪ
n
n
i
i
b
b
u
ə
s
s

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

What is a "minibus"?

A minibus is a small bus designed to carry more passengers than a car but fewer than a full-sized bus. It is often used for public transportation, shuttle services, or private group travel. Minibuses are smaller and easier to maneuver than larger buses, making them useful for routes with narrow roads or lower passenger demand. They usually have rows of seats, air conditioning, and sometimes space for luggage. Many are used by schools, hotels, businesses, or local transport systems to move people efficiently over short or medium distances.

tricycle
tricycle
noun
t
t
r
r
i
ɪ
c
s
y
ɪ
c
k
ə
l
l
e

a vehicle with three wheels that is typically ridden by children and has pedals and handlebars for steering

What is a "tricycle"?

A tricycle is a three-wheeled vehicle that is typically powered by pedaling, although some are motorized. It has a stable design, with two wheels at the back and one at the front, making it easier to balance than a bicycle. Tricycles are often used by young children, as they provide more stability for learning how to ride. They are also used by adults, particularly for cargo or recreational purposes. Some tricycles are designed for transportation, with a cargo area, while others are built for leisure, offering a comfortable ride with extra features.

foreground
foreground
noun
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
e
g
g
r
r
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
d
d

the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer

What is "foreground"?

Foreground is the part of a scene, painting, or image that appears closest to the viewer. It often includes the main subjects or objects that are meant to be the focus of the visual work. By drawing attention to these important details, the foreground helps create depth and perspective in art and photography, contrasting with the background, which is further away.

bilingual
bilingual
Adjective
b
b
i
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
u
w
a
ə
l
l

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

ex
ex
noun
e
ɛ
x
ks

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

to contaminate
to contaminate
Verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
a
æ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
e

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to devastate
Verb
d
d
e
ɛ
v
v
a
ə
s
s
t
t
a
t
t
e

to destroy something completely

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transitive
to die out
to die out
Verb
uk flag
/dˈaɪ ˈaʊt/

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
die
phrase's particle
out
to evacuate
to evacuate
Verb
e
i
v
v
a
æ
c
k
u
j
a
əeɪ
t
t
e

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to spread
to spread
Verb
s
s
p
p
r
r
ea
ɛ
d
d

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to relocate
to relocate
Verb
uk flag
/ˌɹiˈɫoʊkeɪt/

to move to a new place or position

Grammatical Information:

transitive
national
national
Adjective
n
n
a
æ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

to build
to build
Verb
b
b
ui
ɪ
l
l
d
d

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to operate
to operate
Verb
o
ɑ
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
a
t
t
e

to function in a specific way

above
malfunction

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
circle
circle
noun
c
s
i
ɜ
r
r
c
k
l
l
ə
e

a completely round, plain shape

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