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oppose
Verb
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If you oppose something, you try to stop it or fight against it.
We would strongly oppose any changes.
Do you favor or oppose more taxes?
The opposing team just scored again.
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.
motion
Noun
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A motion is a movement, often not a big movement.
She made a small motion with her hand to get his attention.
The light turned green and he put the car into motion.