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launch
Verb
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If you launch something, you throw it.
During the fight, he launched a dart at my head. Luckily, he missed.
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If you launch a boat, you put it in water.
Bob is having a party to launch his new speed boat this weekend.
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If you launch something, you start it or get it going.
The movie star is going to launch her new clothing line next month.
If I can get the money I need, I plan to launch my restaurant within a year.
This opportunity could really launch your career.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
war
Verb
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If you war with someone or something, you fight or battle with them.