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depression
Noun
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A depression is when a person's feelings are very sad and unhappy.
Van Gogh suffered from depression for a long time before he killed himself.
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A depression is a low point on a surface.
There was a small depression in the ground where the rock had been.
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A depression is when the economy slows down by a lot.
The business community is worried that the oil problems could lead to a depression.
curve
Noun
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A curve is a line that is not straight. It is like part of a circle. It starts in one direction and turns.
The edge of the flower petal is a beautiful curve.
curve
Verb
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To move in a curve.
The car curved around the corner.
This piece of wood is not good. It is curved.