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affair

Noun : (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

Noun : Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

Noun : (military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

matter

Noun : (physics) The basic structural component of the universe. Matter usually has mass and volume.

Noun : (physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.

Noun : A kind of substance.

objective

Noun : A material object that physically exists.

Noun : A goal that is striven for.

Noun : (grammar) The objective case.

entity

Noun : That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.

Noun : The existence of something considered apart from its properties.

Noun : (databases) Anything about which information or data can be stored in a database; in particular, an organised array or set of individual elements or parts.

object

Noun : A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.

Noun : Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.

Noun : (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

concept

Noun : An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

Noun : Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

Noun : (generic programming) A description of supported operations on a type, including their syntax and semantics.

notion

Noun : Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Noun : A sentiment; an opinion.

Noun : (obsolete) Sense; mind.

phenomenon

Noun : A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

Noun : (by extension) A knowable thing or event (eg by inference, especially in science)

Noun : A kind or type of phenomenon (sense 1 or 2)

thought

Noun : (countable) Representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.

Noun : (uncountable) The operation by which mental actvity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.

Noun : (uncountable) A way of thinking (associated with a group, nation or region).

characteristic

Noun : A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

Noun : (mathematics) The integer part of a logarithm.

Noun : (nautical) The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).

item

Noun : A distinct physical object.

Noun : (by extension, video games) An object that can be picked up for later use.

Noun : A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.

idea

Noun : (philosophy) An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

Noun : (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.

Noun : (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

substance

Noun : Physical matter; material.

Noun : A form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.

Noun : The essential part of anything; the most vital part.

fact

Noun : Something actual as opposed to invented.

Noun : Something which is real.

Noun : Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.

point

Noun : An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.

Noun : A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture.

Noun : (archaic) Condition, state.

reason

Noun : That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.

Noun : A motive for an action or a determination.

Noun : An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

anything

Noun : Someone or something of importance.

cause

Noun : (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

Noun : (uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.

Noun : (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

important

Adjective : Having relevant and crucial value.

Adjective : (obsolete) Pompous; self-important.

truth

Noun : True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.

Noun : Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.

Noun : The state or quality of being true to someone or something.

meaning

Noun : The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.

Noun : The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.

Noun : The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

appearance

Noun : The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

Noun : A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.

Noun : The way something looks; personal presence

look

Noun : The action of looking; an attempt to see.

Noun : (often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.

Noun : A facial expression.

result

Noun : That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

Noun : The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

Noun : The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

topic

Noun : Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

Noun : (Internet) Discussion thread.

Noun : (music) A musical sign intended to suggest a particular style or genre.

invention

Noun : Something invented.

Noun : The act of inventing.

Noun : The capacity to invent.

purpose

Noun : The end for which something is done, is made or exists.

Noun : The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

Noun : Function, role.

situation

Noun : The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

Noun : The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

Noun : The place in which something is situated; a location.

feature

Noun : (obsolete) One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.

Noun : An important or main item.

Noun : (media) A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.

case

Noun : An actual event, situation, or fact.

Noun : (now rare) A given condition or state.

Noun : A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession.

comment

Noun : A spoken or written remark.

Noun : (uncountable) The act of commenting.

Noun : (linguistics) The part of a sentence that provides new information regarding the current theme.

knack

Noun : A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.

Noun : A petty contrivance; a toy.

Noun : Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity.

good

Noun : (uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

Noun : (countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

Noun : (uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.

remark

Noun : An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.

Noun : An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

Noun : A casual observation, comment, or statement

that

Noun : (philosophy) Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

aspect

Noun : Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

Noun : The way something appears when viewed from a certain direction or perspective.

Noun : The way something appears when considered from a certain point of view.

this

Noun : (philosophy) Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

lesson

Noun : A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.

Noun : A learning task assigned to a student; homework.

Noun : Something learned or to be learned.

observation

Noun : The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

Noun : The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.

Noun : A remark or comment.

event

Noun : An occurrence; something that happens.

Noun : A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)

Noun : One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.

outcome

Noun : That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

Noun : (probability theory) The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.

Noun : (education) The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience (often used in the phrase learning outcomes).

choice

Noun : An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.

Noun : (uncountable) The power to choose.

Noun : One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.

incident

Noun : (countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.

Noun : A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.

Noun : An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

sense

Noun : Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

Noun : Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

Noun : Sound practical or moral judgment.

difference

Noun : (uncountable) The quality of being different.

Noun : (countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.

Noun : (countable) A disagreement or argument.

respect

Noun : (uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard

Noun : (uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Noun : (uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

option

Noun : One of a set of choices that can be made.

Noun : The freedom or right to choose.

Noun : (finance, law) A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price; can apply to financial market transactions, or to ordinary transactions for tangible assets such as a residence or automobile.

decision

Noun : The act of deciding.

Noun : A choice or judgement.

Noun : (uncountable) Firmness of conviction.

history

Noun : The aggregate of past events.

Noun : The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.

Noun : The portion of the past that is known and recorded by this field of study, as opposed to all earlier and unknown times that preceded it (prehistory).

selection

Noun : The process or act of selecting.

Noun : Something selected.

Noun : A variety of items taken from a larger collection.

phrase

Noun : A short written or spoken expression.

Noun : (grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.

Noun : (music) A small section of music in a larger piece.

tale

Noun : An account of an asserted fact or circumstance; a rumour; a report, especially an idle or malicious story; a piece of gossip or slander; a lie.

Noun : A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.

Noun : A number told or counted off; a reckoning by count; an enumeration.

whole

Noun : Something complete, without any parts missing.

Noun : An entirety.

initiative

Noun : A beginning; a first move.

Noun : A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.

Noun : The ability to act first or on one's own.

regard

Noun : (countable) A steady look, a gaze.

Noun : One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.

Noun : (preceded by “in” or “with”) A particular aspect or detail; respect, sense.

kind

Noun : A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

Noun : A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.

Noun : (archaic) One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.

sign

Noun : (sometimes also used uncountably) A perceptible (e.g. visible) indication.

Noun : (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.

Noun : A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.

factor

Noun : (obsolete) A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

Noun : An agent or representative.

Noun : A commission agent.

story

Noun : A sequence of real or fictional events; or, an account of such a sequence.

Noun : A lie, fiction.

Noun : (US, colloquial, usually pluralized) A soap opera.

working

Noun : (usually in the plural) Operation; action.

Noun : Method of operation.

Noun : (arithmetic) The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.

action

Noun : The effort of performing or doing something.

Noun : Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.

Noun : A way of motion or functioning.

deed

Noun : An action or act; something that is done.

Noun : A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.

Noun : Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.

ploy

Noun : A tactic, strategy, or scheme.

Noun : (UK, Scotland, dialect) Sport; frolic.

Noun : (obsolete) Employment.

subject

Noun : (grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.

Noun : An actor; one who takes action.

Noun : The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.

question

Noun : A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

Noun : A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

Noun : A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.

word

Noun : The smallest discrete unit of spoken language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more phonemes and one or more morphemes

Noun : The smallest discrete unit of written language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more letters or symbols and one or more morphemes

Noun : A discrete, meaningful unit of language approved by an authority or native speaker (compare non-word).

favor

Noun : A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

Noun : Goodwill; benevolent regard.

Noun : A small gift; a party favor.

part

Noun : A fraction of a whole.

Noun : A distinct element of something larger.

Noun : A group inside a larger group.

favour

Noun : (British spelling) Standard spelling of favor.

sort

Noun : A general type.

Noun : Manner; form of being or acting.

Noun : (obsolete) Condition above the vulgar; rank.

extent

Noun : A range of values or locations.

Noun : The space, area, volume, etc., to which something extends.

Noun : (computing) A contiguous area of storage in a file system.

piece

Noun : A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

Noun : A single item belonging to a class of similar items.

Noun : (chess) One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.

share

Noun : A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.

Noun : (finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

Noun : (computing) A configuration enabling a resource to be shared over a network.

deal

Noun : (obsolete) A division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece.

Noun : (often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).

Noun : (archaic in general sense) An act of dealing or sharing out.

fluke

Noun : A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.

Noun : A flounder.

Noun : A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.

component

Noun : A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

moment

Noun : A brief, unspecified amount of time.

Noun : The smallest portion of time; an instant.

Noun : (figuratively) Weight or importance.

gesture

Noun : A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

Noun : An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

Noun : (graphical user interface) A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.

detail

Noun : (countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.

Noun : (uncountable) A profusion of details.

Noun : (uncountable) The small parts that can escape casual notice.

luck

Noun : Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.

Noun : A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success.

Noun : Success.

lot

Noun : A large quantity or number; a great deal.

Noun : A separate portion; a number of things taken collectively.

Noun : One or more items auctioned or sold as a unit, separate from other items.

attitude

Noun : The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

Noun : (figuratively) Disposition or state of mind.

Noun : (Canada, US, UK, informal) Unpleasant behavior.

outset

Noun : Onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.

talisman

Noun : A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

achievement

Noun : The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.

Noun : A great or heroic deed or feat; something accomplished by valor or boldness.

Noun : (heraldry) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; a full display or depiction of all the heraldic components to which the bearer of a coat of arms is entitled; (now especially) a funeral shield: the hatchment.

measure

Noun : (obsolete) Moderation, temperance.

Noun : A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.)

Noun : An (unspecified) portion or quantity.

commentary

Noun : A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work.

Noun : (usually in the plural) A brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum.

Noun : An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.

concern

Noun : That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.

Noun : The placement of interest or worry on a subject.

Noun : A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem.

job

Noun : A task.

Noun : An economic role for which a person is paid.

Noun : (in noun compounds) Plastic surgery.

done

Noun : A surname.

Noun : (slang) Clipping of methadone. [(pharmacology) A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.]

Noun : Alternative form of dhoni [A handcrafted sailboat with a motor or lateen sails, resembling a dhow, that is used in the Maldives.]

task

Noun : A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.

Noun : Any piece of work done.

Noun : A difficult or tedious undertaking.

want

Noun : (countable) A desire, wish, longing.

Noun : (countable, often followed by of) Lack, absence, deficiency.

Noun : (uncountable) Poverty.

dossier

Noun : A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

approach

Noun : (also figuratively) An act of drawing near in place or time; an advancing or coming near.

Noun : An act of coming near in character or value; an approximation.

Noun : (also figuratively) An avenue, passage, or way by which a building or place can be approached; an access.

work

Noun : Labour, occupation, job.

Noun : The place where one is employed.

Noun : (by extension) One's employer.

scene

Noun : The location of an event that attracts attention.

Noun : (archaic, theater) the stage.

Noun : (theater) The decorations; furnishings and backgrounds of a stage, representing the place in which the action of a play is set

sentence

Noun : (dated) The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

Noun : The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime.

Noun : A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.

vogue

Noun : The prevailing fashion or style.

Noun : Popularity or a current craze.

Noun : (dance) A highly stylized modern dance that evolved out of the Harlem ballroom scene in the 1960s.

whatnot

Noun : (countable) A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural)

Noun : (uncountable) Other related objects or ideas.

Noun : A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.

paragraph

Noun : A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.

Noun : (originally) A mark or note set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, such as a change of subject.

Noun : A brief article, notice, or announcement, as in a newspaper.

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