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constant
Adjective
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If something is constant, it doesn't change over time.
I have this constant pain in my back. I wish it would stop.
The rain has been constant all morning.
constant
Noun
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A constant is a value that doesn't change.
In the formula math7x^2+3y+5=z/math, 5 is a constant.
taper
Noun
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A taper is a slender candle.
taper
Verb
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If you taper something, you make it thinner or narrower at one end.
screw
Noun
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A screw is a small metal thing for holding pieces of wood together. You turn it to move it in or out of the wood.
I need some screws to hold the shelf to the wall.
screw
Verb
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If you screw in a screw, you put it into a piece of wood by turning it.
I screwed the hinge into the door.
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If you say, "screw this", you decide not to do it because you are frustrated.
Screw this, I will just sit here and do nothing all day.
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If you are screwed, you are in trouble.
The teacher caught me when I tried to sneak out of the door. I am screwed.