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discourse
Noun
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Discourse is conversation.
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A discourse is a long formal discussion about a topic, either through talking or in writing.
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A discourse is any reasonable expression or reason.
discourse
Verb
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If someone discourses, they talk or converse with someone else; they make conversation.
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If someone discourses, they write or talk formally and for a good length of time.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
inequality
Noun
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Inequality is when one group has more (power, money, things) than another and it is unfair.
The inequality in education opportunities across Asia was appalling.