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pin
Noun
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A pin is a small, sharp thing used for holding things together.
pin
Verb
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When you pin something, you are fastening it with a pin.
We should pin this poster to that wall.
She pinned the dress pattern to the fabric.
Joey pinned the tail on the donkey and won the prize.
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A term in wrestling meaning to force an opponent's shoulders to the mat and holding them there for three seconds.
hope
Verb
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When someone hopes that something will happen, it means that they want it to happen and they think it may happen.
I hope he'll come, because I have something to give him.
hope
Noun
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A hope is the idea in someone's mind when they're hoping for something.
All of my hopes came true!
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.