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abide |
To abide is to follow rules and obey |
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ability |
The word "ability" is a noun that refers to the skills that a person has. What can he or she do? The word "ability" is related to the word "able." |
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able |
The word "able" is almost always used with "be" and "to." Together these words form a verb phrase. When a person can do something or has the ability or time to do something, use "be able to" to describe the situation. It's very similar to "can |
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absent |
A person who is absent is not in school or not at work when he or she is expected to be there. Use the word "absent" as an adjective |
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absolutely |
The word "absolutely" is a popular adverb used for affirmative responses and as an intensifier. It's similar to the words "totally," "certainly," and "definitely. |
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absorb |
absorb / absorbedWhen water or some other liquid goes into solid material such as a sponge, a shirt, or the ground, you can use the verb "absorb" to describe the action |