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realize
Verb
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If you realize something, you become aware of it.
John just realized that he had left his umbrella at home.
It took me some time to realize it was you.
Do you realize what you've done?
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If something is realized, it is made real.
My dreams of starting my own company have been realized.
an
Determinative
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An (or a) is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
I just ate an apple.
It is indeed an honor to have met you today.
ideal
Adjective
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If something is ideal, it is as good as you can imagine.
You can lose weight safely, and maintain your ideal weight forever.
The sun was low in the sky and the conditions were ideal for taking photographs.
It's not an ideal solution, but it's better than nothing.
Metal roofs are ideal for catching rainwater.
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If something is ideal, it is perfect or flawless; it does not have anything wrong with it.
ideal
Noun
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An ideal is a perfect example of something.
When he looked at her, he saw the feminine ideal.