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inverse
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adjective
(= reverse)
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
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adjective
opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)
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noun
something inverted in sequence or character or effect
when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
time
Noun
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Time is what we measure with a clock.
"What time do you finish work?" "At four o'clock (4:00)."
I don't have time to talk to you right now. Can we do it later?
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If you do something one time, you do it once.
time
Verb
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If you time something, you measure how long it takes in seconds, minutes, hours, etc.
Take out your watch and time yourself during the test.
limit
Noun
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The limit is the edge of how far something can go. It can go up to the limit but no farther.
This fence is at the limit of my property.
The heater sets a limit to how cold it can be in the house; it can't get colder than that.
There is no limit to what we can do.
limit
Verb
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To make something stay inside a limit.
The fence limits the cows from going out of the field.
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If you limit someone, you reduce or take away their freedom.
relay
Noun
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Relay is a track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish.
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A relay is a electrical component that allows a small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current
relay
Verb
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If you relay a message of information, you pass on or transfer it to someone or something.
The CCTV cameras relay what's going on to the headquarters.
Can you relay this message to John?