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bank
Noun
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A building where you can keep and borrow money.
I have to stop at the bank to deposit my check and get money for tonight.
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A safe place to store important things.
blood bank
sperm bank
data bank
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The dry sides of a river.
bank
Verb
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The act of a plane turning left or right while in flight.
The plane banks right to line up with the runway.
account
Noun
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An account is an arrangement with a bank or other company to do business.
I opened a bank account when I moved into town.
The internet company cancelled my e-mail account.
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The records of the money that is paid or received. (often plural)
The accounts show that your bill has already been paid.
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A description of events
The account that he gave didn't match the story that was in the newspaper.
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If you take something into account, you think about it when you decide something.
Effective leaders have to take account of everyone's feelings.
account
Verb
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If mathx/math accounts for mathy/math, it explains why mathy/math happens or exists.
Oh, she was sick. Well, that accounts for her poor test score.
statement
Noun
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A statement is a claim someone makes that is true or false.
I don't agree with that statement.