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noun [C ] C2 • synonyms: dress, robe, garment • evening/wedding gown; academic/medical/judicial gown; wear a gown; cap and gown • freq in AmE: 6/10
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a long, formal dress worn on special occasions; also, a loose-fitting robe worn for academic, legal, or medical purposes
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noun [C usually singular ] C1 • synonyms: control, command, hold • have/get/lose/regain a grip on something; firm/tenuous grip; grip on reality/emotions/situation • freq in AmE: 7/10
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a firm hold or control over something — physical, emotional, cognitive, or situational; the ability to manage, understand, or dominate a condition or process
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collocation with grip noun [C usually singular ] C1 • synonyms: control, understanding, command • have/get/lose/regain a grip on something; firm/tenuous grip; grip on reality/emotions/situation • freq in AmE: 7/10
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to have control, understanding, or mastery over a situation, concept, or emotion; to be able to manage or comprehend something effectively
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collocation with grip noun [C usually singular ] C1 • synonyms: maintain control, stay composed • keep your grip on reality/emotions/situation; keep grip on power/control; struggle/fight to keep grip • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to maintain control, stability, or understanding of something — especially in challenging, volatile, or emotionally intense situations
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collocation with grip noun [C usually singular ] C1 • synonyms: relax control, release influence • loosen your grip on something; loosen grip on power/authority/team; gradually/reluctantly loosen grip • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to reduce or relax control, influence, or dominance over something; to allow more freedom, flexibility, or autonomy in a situation, system, or relationship
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collocation with grip noun [C usually singular ] C1 • synonyms: lose control, unravel, destabilize • lose your grip on reality/emotions/situation; gradually/completely lose grip; lose grip on power/market • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to lose control, stability, or understanding of something — whether emotional, cognitive, situational, or relational; often implies a breakdown, disorientation, or inability to manage
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collocation with grip noun [C usually singular ] C1 • synonyms: increase control, assert dominance • tighten your grip on something; tighten grip on power/media/data; firm/tighter grip • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to increase control, dominance, or influence over something; to become more assertive, strict, or forceful in managing a situation, person, or system
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noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: dad joke, pun, clunker, corny joke • (crack/tell/laugh at a groaner); classic groaner pun; painful groaner moment • freq in AmE: 5/10
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a joke or pun so predictable, awkward, or painfully unfunny that it elicits groans rather than laughter; often used affectionately or mockingly to describe low-effort humor that’s endearing in its failure
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noun [C ] C1 motorsport term (also starting grid) • synonyms: starting lineup, race field • pole position on the grid; back of the grid; 20-car grid • freq in AmE: 6/10
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the starting arrangement of cars in a race, typically organized in rows based on qualifying times; also refers to the lineup of competitors in a given event
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noun [C ] C2 slang US • synonyms: slob, pig, mess • be a grub; call someone a grub; act like a grub; grub who never showers/cleans; grub roommate; grub habits • freq in AmE: 4/10
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a dirty, messy, or slovenly person; often used to criticize someone’s hygiene, appearance, or living habits in a dismissive or mocking way
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noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: rumble, snarl, grumble • dog’s growling; growling stomach; growling engine; growling voice • freq in AmE: 6/10
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a low, rumbling sound made by animals (especially dogs) to signal threat or discomfort; also used to describe similar human or mechanical noises expressing irritation, hunger, or tension
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noun [S ] C2 • synonyms: surge, uprising, wave of support/opinion • groundswell of support/anger/resistance; growing/massive groundswell • freq in AmE: 5/10
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a rapid and spontaneous increase in public support, emotion, or opinion — often leading to significant change or pressure on institutions
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noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: treasure, jewel, standout • hidden gem/person/book/place; be/find/describe something as a gem • freq in AmE: 7/10
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someone or something considered precious, admirable, or outstanding in quality; often used to describe people, places, ideas, or objects that stand out as rare, delightful, or unexpectedly valuable
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noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: jewel, precious stone, crystal • gem necklace/crown/mine; cut/set/discover a gem • freq in AmE: 6/10
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a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished for use in jewelry; valued for its beauty, rarity, and durability — includes diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and others
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noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: kindness, trust, reputation • build/extend/damage goodwill; public/diplomatic/corporate goodwill; gesture/reservoir/loss of goodwill • freq in AmE: 7/10
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a feeling of kindness, trust, or benevolence toward others; in business, the intangible value of reputation, customer loyalty, and brand strength
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noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: canyon, chasm, ravine • deep/rocky/dramatic gorge; hike/descend/admire a gorge • freq in AmE: 5/10
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a deep, narrow valley with steep rocky sides, often with a river running through it; metaphorically, a dramatic emotional or physical chasm, or a sense of overwhelming fullness
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