always used before a noun suitable or required for a formal event I wore dress pants and a nice sweater. uncomfortable dress shoes
1 [noncount] : the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc. The holidays are a time for charity and good will. also : something (such as money or food) that Read More …
1 of an insect, plant, or animal : to hurt (someone) by piercing the skin with a sharp, pointed part that usually contains poison [+ object] I got stung by a bee. The jellyfish stung the swimmer. [no object] The Read More …
Even if you already know the word “dispense,” it’s worthy of your consideration: you might be able to use it (and its related forms) more flexibly. It has Latin roots that literally mean “to pay out.” When you dispense things, Read More …
to completely destroy (something, such as a building or wall) They tore down the old hospital and built a new one. We’re planning to tear down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room. — often used figuratively tearing Read More …
Get Lost! “Get lost,” when used in a normal sentence, has a simple meaning: not to know where you are. For example, “I got lost in the city while looking for the subway station.” But when “get lost” is used Read More …