Nouns and Verbs

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Bank

• Noun: A financial institution where money is kept, managed, and lent.
  • Example: She deposited her paycheck into the bank.
• Verb: To deposit or store in a bank.
  • Example: He decided to bank his savings for future use.

200

Bleach

• Noun: A chemical used to whiten or remove color from materials.
  • Example: She used bleach to clean the stains from the white shirt.
• Verb: To whiten or remove color using bleach.
  • Example: He bleached his hair blonde for the summer.

300

Face

• Noun: The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the expression on this part.
  • Example: Her face lit up with joy when she saw her birthday cake.
• Verb: To confront or deal with a difficult situation or person.
  • Example: He had to face his fears and speak in front of the large audience.

400

Shower

We can use "shower" instead of "rain" in certain contexts, particularly when referring to a brief or light period of rain. Here are examples to illustrate this usage:

• As a Noun:

  • "We were caught in a sudden shower during our hike."
  • "There were occasional showers throughout the afternoon."

• As a Verb:

  • "It showered lightly all morning, but then the sun came out."
  • "The garden was showered with petals during the ceremony."

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100

Battle

• Noun: A fight or conflict between opposing forces, often in a war or a struggle.
  • Example: The battle lasted for days before one side emerged victorious.
• Verb: To fight or struggle with determination. 
  • Example: They battled against the elements to reach the summit.

200

Shape

• Noun: The form or appearance of something; a particular condition or state.
  • Example: The clouds took on strange shapes at sunset.
• Verb: To mold or form into a particular shape.
  • Example: She shaped the dough into small balls for baking.

 

300

Water

• Noun: H₂O
  • Example: She poured herself a glass of cold water.
• Verb: To pour water on, or to irrigate; to supply with water.
  • Examples:
  • He waters the garden every morning.
  • Remember to water the plants while I'm away

400

Polish

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   • Noun: A substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in.
     • Example: He applied polish to the shoes to make them shine.
   • Verb: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing or applying a polish.
     • Example: She polished the silverware until it gleamed.

In these examples, "polish" as a noun refers to the substance used for shining surfaces, while as a verb, it describes the action of making something smooth and shiny through polishing.

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100

Bear

• Noun: The animal
  • Example: We saw a bear in the forest.
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• Verb: To carry or support; endure or tolerate.
  • Example:
    • He couldn't bear the thought of losing her.

200

Tire

• Noun: A rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding a wheel's rim, providing traction and absorbing shock.
  • Example: He needs to replace the tires on his car before winter.
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• Verb: To become weary or bored with something.
  • Example: She began to tire of the repetitive tasks at her job.

300

Nail

Noun: A thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head, typically hammered into wood or other materials to fasten them together.

• Example: He hammered the nail into the wall to hang the picture frame.
• Verb: To fasten or secure something with nails; to attach firmly.
• Example: She nailed the loose board back onto the fence.
• Slang: To achieve something successfully or skillfully; to accomplish something perfectly or impressively.
• Example: She had been practicing her presentation all week, and she absolutely nailed it during the meeting.

400

Text

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   • Noun: A written message sent electronically, usually through a mobile phone.
     • Example: She received a text from her friend inviting her to dinner.
   • Verb: To send a text message to someone; to communicate electronically via text message.
     • Example: He texted his colleague to confirm the meeting time.

In these examples, "text" as a noun refers to a message sent electronically, typically on a mobile device, while as a verb, it describes the action of sending such a message.