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combine; side by side; simultaneously; and
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to combine; to merge; to unite
neutralUsed for grouping, combining separate units or items.
We merged three small teams into one large team.
The company decided to combine two departments to improve efficiency.
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Consolidating unused office equipment can save expenses.
These two projects can be advanced as a single whole.
The teacher asked students to staple two homework sheets together.
verb
to stand side by side; parallel
neutralDescribes objects or people aligned next to each other horizontally.
A pair of lotus flowers growing on the same stalk blooms in the pond.
We walked through the square with our shoulders pressed together.
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Two rows of trees stand side by side on both sides of the street.
He ran on the track side by side with me.
These two paintings are hung side by side on the exhibition hall wall.
adverb
simultaneously; at the same time
neutralUsed to indicate multiple actions or states happening at the same time.
These two theories coexist, and there is still no final conclusion.
We cannot place these two matters on the same level.
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He balances work and taking care of his elderly family members at the same time.
This restaurant's dishes are both delicious and affordable.
Multiple studies are being carried out simultaneously to solve this technical problem.
adverb
to emphasize negation
neutralAlways placed before a negative word to strengthen the denial of a claim.
You never told me about this matter at all.
You think he's confused, but actually he is not confused at all.
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This project did not meet the expected results at all.
I don't think this matter is difficult at all.
He did not give up his dream at all.
conjunction
and; furthermore
formalUsed to connect two related clauses, indicating addition or progression.
I fully agree with and support the party committee's resolution.
He not only completed the task but also exceeded the target.
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This plan is comprehensive and has strong operability.
She is good at painting and has won awards in national competitions.
We must complete the task on time and ensure quality.
preposition
even; including
literaryA literary and formal usage, used to introduce a more extreme case than the preceding statement.
If you don't even know this, what can you talk about knowledge?
Even this simple principle cannot be understood.
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You can't even do this small thing, how can you accomplish great things?
You don't even follow these basic rules, how can you carry out work?
You can't even answer this simple question, which is really disappointing.