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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.
great
Adjective
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A great object or event is very big and large in scale.
A great storm is approaching our shores.
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A great person or object is very good.
Dinner was great.
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Something that is great is very important.
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Great is used to describe an important leader.
Alexander the Great
great
Interjection
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It is said to show happiness about something.
I got the job? Great!
Great, you can come with us on the trip.
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It can also be said to show disappointment.
I didn't get the job? Great.
Oh great, the store is closed.
deal
Noun
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A deal is a business agreement.
The company made a deal with the agents.
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A deal is a situation.
OK, so here's the deal.
deal
Verb
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If you deal with something, such as a problem, you solve it.
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When you deal something, you sell or give or hand it out.
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The exporter deals in food for export to other nations.
better
Verb
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To improve.
I intend to better my situation by going back to school.
better
Noun
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Another way to spell bettor.
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Someone or something who is superior to another.
I thought I was the best around, but I found my better when I played John.