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dash forward; strike; devote; lie prone
Meanings
5 senses · 21 examplesverb
throw oneself forward; pounce on
Can be used for both literal physical movements and metaphorical scenarios like wind or scent hitting one's senses.
The child threw himself into my arms out of joy.
A gentle wind hits the face, making people feel comfortable.
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The tiger pounced on its prey.
The little dog jumped up trying to grab my bone.
verb
devote oneself fully to
formalUsed to describe total dedication to a task or cause, often in formal or neutral contexts.
He devotes all his energy to the education career.
This scientist devoted himself fully to his research for over a decade and finally made a breakthrough.
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Mom devotes herself fully to her family and work, and rarely has time for herself.
He stayed up late working on the project before going home.
Many entrepreneurs devote themselves fully to their businesses and sacrifice a lot of personal life.
verb
beat; flap; dust off
Can refer to hitting insects, flapping wings, or applying powder to a surface.
He picked up a fly swatter to swat flies.
The seagull flapped its wings and flew straight into the sky over the sea.
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A layer of prickly heat powder was applied to the child's body.
She brushed off the dust on her body and walked into the room.
Butterflies flapped their wings and flew among the flowers.
verb
lie prone; bend over
dialectA regional dialect usage meaning to lie flat or bend over a surface.
He leaned over the table looking at the map.
The little cat lay prone on the floor sleeping.
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The student leaned over their desk to rush their homework.
Dad leaned over his desk writing a report.
The little dog lay prone on the sofa to rest.
noun
surname Pu
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Pu is the Chinese teacher at our school.
I have a colleague with the surname Pu, he comes from Shandong.