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which Determinative

— You use which to ask for the selection of one or more members of some set. There are a lot of new books this year. Which ones do you like? Excuse me, which way is the toilet? Which of the two wines is cheaper? Which of the following cheeses are usually made from sheep's milk? A. pecorino B. vaccino C. provolone D. chevre. — You use which to add a clause to explain what thing you're talking about. For several seconds he sat in silence, during which time the tea and sandwiches arrived. I'm thinking of getting a new car, in which case I'd get a red one.

which Pronoun

— You use which to add a clause to give more information about the thing you're talking about. We've met some problems which are very difficult to handle. He walked by a door with a sign which reads: PRIVATE OFFICE. He had to leave, which was very difficult. We have to protect the environment in which we live. No art can be properly understood apart from the culture of which it is a part.

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one Determinative

— (ordinal first) The number 1. We have one nose and one mouth.

one Noun

— The number 1. One is the smallest whole number.

one Pronoun

— One is a singular pronoun which means "someone" or "people". It is used more often in formal writing. It is easy to see the difference if one looks closely enough.

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do Verb

— Do is an auxiliary verb. It is used in questions, negative statements, short answers, and for emphasis when there is no other auxiliary. — Questions — Where do you live? — When did you start learning English? — "Does John live here?" — Short answer — "Yes, he does." — "No, I don't." — Negative statements — They don't live here. [don't = do not] — We do not want to fight. — Jared did not tell me he had such a pretty sister. — Emphasis (do not use this too much) — You think I don't have a brother, but I do! — She does enjoy swimming in the pool. — We sometimes use do in place of a different verb, such as when we do not know what an activity is, or we do not want to say it again: What is he doing? Mary eats more than John does.

do Verb

— When you do something, you perform, complete or work on a task. Mary is doing her homework. We all did the cleaning together. I've got a lot to do. "What do you do?" - "I'm a baker." — To succeed or progress "How did John do in the tennis match?" - "He lost." "How is your leg doing?" - "Oh, it feels much better, thank you." — To write or draw something, usually in a short time He did a picture of a tree. He did an essay on Shakespeare.

do Noun

— A do refers to a hairstyle. She came to work with a new do. — Correct actions. (almost always in plural and generally with "don'ts") Willy will tell you all the dos and don'ts.

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you Pronoun

— Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun. You are my best friend. Can I go to the shops with you? — Used to talk about anyone. You have to be 18 years old to see that film. She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.

you Determinative

— Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to. You guys can leave now.

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like Adjective

— similar or the same She's very like her mother. Japan is becoming more like the U.S. They were dressed in like manner.

like Verb

— To be happy about someone or something; to think that someone or something is good. I like good food.

like Noun

— A like is something that you think is good. Our own likes and dislikes are shaped by what our parents liked. — At the end of a list of things, and the like means: and other similar things. She's good at science, math, and the like. — You use the likes of someone to show that you don't think that person is a good person. You shouldn't be hanging around with the likes of him.

like Interjection

— You use like, when you are trying to think about the right words. He's really, like you know, uh... difficult. — You use like when the information isn't exactly true. We went there when we were like five years old. — You use like when you are trying to make something sound softer. OK, like, why don't you try going there. — You use like before what somebody said. So, I'm like, "What do you mean." And he's like, "you know what I mean."

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better Verb

— To improve. I intend to better my situation by going back to school.

better Noun

— Another way to spell bettor. — Someone or something who is superior to another. I thought I was the best around, but I found my better when I played John.

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