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Fuel

Fuel is a substance that is consumed to produce energy, especially used to power vehicles or generate electricity.

Fuel meaning

TLDR

"TLDR" stands for Too Long; Didn't Read, used to summarize a long text for those who prefer a brief overview.

TLDR meaning

Tentative

Tentative describes something that is not certain or fixed, and is subject to further confirmation or experimentation.

Tentative meaning

POV

POV stands for "Point of View," indicating the perspective from which a story or situation is observed or narrated.

POV meaning

Slope

A slope refers to the steepness or incline of a surface, typically measured as a ratio of its vertical rise to horizontal distance.

Slope meaning

Erotic

Erotic pertains to or arouses sexual feelings and desires.

Erotic meaning

Intermittent

Intermittent refers to something occurring at irregular intervals, not continuous or steady.

Intermittent meaning

Comprehensive

The word "comprehensive" describes something that is thorough and inclusive, covering all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Comprehensive meaning

Temperature

Temperature is a measure of the hotness or coldness of an object or environment, typically expressed in degrees of a specified scale such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Temperature meaning

Online Dictionary

A dictionary is a data structure that allows you to store and organize information into key-value pairs, facilitating key-based retrieval.

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Etymology and origin

Etymology is the study of the origins and historical development of words and their meanings.

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Knowledge

Knowledge refers to information, understanding, or skills acquired through experience or education.

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What are the relevant grammar rules about "Why"?
The word "why" is used to inquire about the reason or purpose behind an action or situation.

More than 170 thousand words in the English language

The English language is a widely spoken and influential global, originating from the Anglo-Saxon dialects brought to Britain by Germanic invaders and settlers.

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