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resistance
Noun
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Resistance is the amount of force pushing against an object.
As I run, the resistance of the air slows me down by a bit, making it harder for me to run faster.
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Resistance is electrical resistance, which is the opposition to the flow of an electrical current.
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A resistance is an illegal organization that tries to use force to fight for freedom and human rights.
network
Noun
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A network is a group of connections between a number of points.
Electronic systems control the busiest parts of the rail network.
This is the first national TV network that is 100% sports.
We conduct much of our overseas banking business through a network of some 3,500 worldwide branches.
You can connect to the Internet through a wireless local network system.
I don't have a good social network in my new job.
network
Verb
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If you network, you make or use social connections, usually for business purposes.
I spent most of my time at the conferences networking with other sales people.