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investment
Noun
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Investment is the use of money, time, or effort to make a profit.
The economic Development Board, set up in 1961 to promote foreign investment in Singapore, has attracted money from around the world.
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Your investment is the money, time, or effort you use to make a profit.
Often you'll have to wait for years before you can get even part of your investment back.
Buying an old laptop is a bad investment because a new technology is better.
dispute
Noun
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A dispute is an argument or disagreement which continues over a period of time. A dispute may escalate into violence, or it may be a long verbal and legal struggle.
The taxi driver and the passenger had a dispute over the fee. (here the word argument might be used instead)
India and Pakistan have a dispute over Kasmir.
dispute
Verb
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To argue against something; to discuss or debate.
He disputed what she said, claiming she was lying
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To fight against; to resist.