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- Dictionaryawful/ˈɔːf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. very bad or unpleasant: "the place smelled awful" Similar Opposite
- 2. used to emphasize the extent of something, especially something unpleasant or negative: "I've made an awful fool of myself"
adverb
- 1. awfully; very: informal North American "we're an awful long way from the motorway"
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1 day ago · Profanity, also known as swearing, cursing, or cussing, involves the use of notionally offensive words for a variety of purposes, including to demonstrate disrespect or negativity, to relieve pain, to express a strong emotion, as a grammatical intensifier or emphasis, or to express informality or conversational intimacy.
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3 days ago · Clear and simple definitions in American English from Britannica's language experts. More usage examples than any other dictionary.
2 days ago · Fear causes psychological changes that may produce behavioral reactions such as mounting an aggressive response or fleeing the threat. Fear in human beings may occur in response to a certain stimulus occurring in the present, or in anticipation or expectation of a future threat perceived as a risk to oneself.
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5 days ago · What is Influence? (Definition) Influence is the ability to decide what you care about, help others understand why you care about it, and have them support you on your journey. Influence is not a goal; rather, it’s an output. Here are some examples of influence: A remote worker has influence over their team if they decide the direction of a ...
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