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not
Adverb
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"Not" makes the verb of a sentence have the opposite meaning.
I was not there.
I am not fat!
not
Conjunction
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The item before "not" is more correct or better than the item after "not".
I wanted tea, not coffee!
Meaning: I wanted tea. I did not want coffee.
It's stupid, not funny.
Meaning: It is stupid. It is not funny.
not
Interjection
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Used to indicate the sentence before is sarcastic or ironic. This means that the sentence has the opposite meaning.
I like doing lots of boring homework. Not!
Meaning: I do not like doing lots of boring homework.
making
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noun
(= devising, fashioning)
the act that results in something coming to be
the devising of plans
the fashioning of pots and pans
the making of measurements
it was already in the making
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noun
(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
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noun
(= qualification)
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
her qualifications for the job are excellent
one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
she has the makings of fine musician
any
Determinative
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some or even the smallest amount or number
Do you want any coffee?
There aren't any pencils left, not even one.
Don't tell me. I don't want to hear any more about it.
Are you sure there's some here? I don't see any.
Slow down. I can't go any faster.
It doesn't look any different to me.
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one, but it is not important which one
Please ask me. I can answer any question.
There was no problem of any kind.
I would say the same thing to any person.
Any information that you have would be helpful.
In any case, it doesn't really matter.
It doesn't matter. I'll take any that's left over.
resolution
Noun
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A resolution is a formal decision, often after a vote.
The U.S. may be willing to support a Security Council resolution backing the return of inspectors to Iraq.
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Resolution is the amount of detail that you can see in an image.
This camera is cheaper, but, of course, the resolution is much lower.
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A resolution is a solution to a disagreement or difficult situation.
The school holds classes in nonviolent conflict resolution.
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A resolution is a personal decision (not) to do something.
My New Year's resolution was to quit smoking.
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Resolution is the power to try even when things are difficult.
Her resolution to be honest never weakened.