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"What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing." Aristotle

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Multiple Meanings II

Abstract Nouns

  • a grey area
  • grey matter
  • grey economy

 

Concrete & Abstract Verbs

  • close call = near miss
  • wake up call
  • call to arms

 

Concrete & Abtract Verbs

  • miss the target
  • miss someone
  • missing my pen (misplaced)

 

Multiple Verb & Noun

  • mould a shape – physically design a shape through a mould (noun)
  • mould a personality – develop and ‘shape’ a child’s personality
  • ‘break the mould’ – pioneer / one of a kind

 

  • Such as – for example
  • As such – in itself
  • ‘Such rain is not typical for this time of year’ – THIS kind of rain

 

 

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