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add
Verb
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If you add mathx/math to mathy/math, you put mathx/math and mathy/math together.
Cook for five minutes, then add the remaining spices to the soup.
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If you add time, or price, you increase it.
A new kitchen would add value to the home.
We need to add five more waiters by next week.
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If you add something to what you've said, you say something more.
I paused for a moment, then added, "Would you mind if I had some pudding?"
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
contact
Noun
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When mathx/math makes or has contact with mathy/math, they touch each other physically.
The trains in Tokyo are so crowded that everyone has to stand in close contact to everyone else.
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By extension, its use as a metaphor:
He wore dark glasses so that he wouldn't have to make eye contact with anyone.
"Did you tell Chris about lunch today?" "No, I wasn't able to get in contact with him."
contact
Verb
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If A contacts B, A telephones B or writes a letter or e-mail to B.
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