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What's a word for feeling or being invisible (maybe in person or socially) but obviously or physically there
I'm not good at describing stuff, so I'm sorry. But is there a word that means something like feeling socially invisible yet you're not really? Like being invisible to other people despite being ...
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I am happy for and slightly envious of someone who is the same place I used to be in because I was unhappy when I was there
I'm a trans woman... but I met a guy who is a lot like how I was.
This person is who I tried to be while identifying as a male. He simply is that way and perfectly happy the way he is. When I was ...
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British equivalent of American "condo"?
In AmE, a condominium (or condo) is an apartment that you own. In BrE, the word flat is used instead of apartment.
What is, then, the British equivalent of condo (i.e., a flat that you own)?
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Is there a word/term for a pair of words/terms that have the same synonym for their different definitions?
I'm wondering if there's a word to describe this relationship––a word with multiple definitions and with the same synonym for their multiple definitions.
For example, bring up and raise:
It is ...
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What do you call the open area outside of a building as depicted in the picture?
I find it hard to name the place other than "an open area outside of a building." It doesn't matter if it is in the front or on any other side of the building.
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I need a word to that means something similar to "marvel" or "savor"
For reference, here is the sentence: The world was beautiful and I was too busy running to _____ it.
For context, the character is on the run and notices the beauty but doesn't get to ____.
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Is "smothersome" a word?
A variation of "smother", obviously, to describe someone with an inclination to smother other people.
"You're just too needy and smothersome."
Thoughts? Corrections? Suggestions?
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I love you too, like actually”
Can somebody explain me the meaning, in this particular case, of “like, actually”?
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