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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.
big
Adjective
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If something is big, it is large in size; tall, wide, long, or fat.
He's bigger than me.
I would like a big glass of milk.
The tree was so big that you could see it over the top of the house.
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If something is big, it is important.
That's a big problem!
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Someone's big brother or a big sister is one who is older than the person.
I have a big brother who's stronger than you!
heavy
Adjective
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Heavy is having a lot of weight.
This suitcase is very heavy.
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Having a lot of seriousness
metal
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noun
(= metallic element)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc
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adjective
(= metallic)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
a metallic compound
metallic luster
the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades
— Ambrose Bierce
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verb
cover with metal
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noun
(= alloy)
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
brass is an alloy of zinc and copper
fan
Noun
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A fan is a thing that moves air to help people stay cool; either a small paper thing a person holds in their hand, or a machine with a part that turns fast to push the air.
She held the fan in front of her face so people wouldn't see her smile.
Turn on the fan! It's hot here!
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A fan is a person who supports another person or team.
John is a fan of that soccer club.
When he kicked the ball into the goal, all his fans cheered loudly.
fan
Verb
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To blow air on something, often with a fan.
We had to fan ourselves with our programs because it was so hot and crowded in the auditorium.
We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind.
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(usually to fan out) To move or spread in many directions from one point, similar to the shape of a hand-held fan.