3,087 words and phrases · 21 topics
used to emphasize a statement or add information that reinforces it
to show that something exists, is true, or is likely
Having a connection or effect through an intervening person, thing, or step.
certain to happen and not possible to avoid under the circumstances
to reach a conclusion using evidence or clues rather than a direct statement
A conclusion reached by reasoning from information or clues rather than by direct statement or observation.
The power or effect of shaping how something develops or someone acts.
A clear understanding of a problem or relationship that was not previously obvious.
A particular example or occurrence.
Existing or occurring within a particular group, system, or thing.
A particular understanding or explanation of meaning.
to study a situation, question, or possible explanation systematically in order to discover facts
Shared or carried out by two or more people or groups.
A reason or explanation offered to show that a decision, action, or belief is reasonable.
to provide good reasons for a claim, decision, or action or show that it is reasonable
to maintain the pace needed to follow changing information, work, or another person's progress
to a great extent or for the most part, but not necessarily completely
Used to introduce an explanation intended to make the speaker's meaning more precise or easier to understand.
to stop rising or falling and become relatively steady
the chance that something will happen or be true
A restriction on what something can do or establish.
to find or identify the position of a place or object
Following clear and reasonable connections between ideas, facts, or steps.
to keep something at a particular level, standard, or condition
the part of a stated group or total that is more than half
Possible to deal with using the available time, effort, or resources.
required by a law, rule, or authority rather than left to individual choice
a part of a stated group or total that is less than half
to change particular features of something, often to make it suit a purpose or condition
involving or consisting of more than one person, thing, or part