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To meet the needs of people learning English, Reverso offers a free English dictionary that goes far beyond what a normal monolingual dictionary or thesaurus can provide by explaining the use of words and phrases in natural language and providing real-life examples. This English dictionary for learners features definitions written in language that is easy to understand, examples taken from actual texts and conversations, and explanations of grammar.

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appointment book
n.
carnet de rendez-vous ; agenda
prompt
n.
اِسْتَدْعَى
garden leave
n.
paid leave during notice period, where employee stays away from work.
it sucks
it's disgusting ; the object or situation your refer to is really bad
on the face of it
based on the appearances ; based on what is visible, not based on investigation
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