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nature; quality; matter; simple; question; mortgage
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
nature; essence; intrinsic quality
Used to describe the fundamental attribute of something, often contrasted with superficial features.
The essence of water is H₂O.
This debate cannot change the essence of the issue.
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Quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes.
This artwork has very high artistic quality.
His inherent nature is very kind.
noun
quality; grade
Used to refer to the standard or level of a product, work, or service, often paired with quantity.
This factory adheres to the production principle of balancing quality and quantity.
We must complete the order with both quality and quantity guaranteed.
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The photo quality of this phone is very good.
The core of education is improving teaching quality.
Products of this brand have guaranteed quality.
noun
substance; material
Used to describe the material composition or nature of an object.
This fluid substance has very strong fluidity.
This cabinet is an ironware.
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Protein is a necessary nutrient for the human body.
Plastic is a synthetic substance.
This wooden furniture is very environmentally friendly.
adjective
simple; plain; unadorned
literaryDescribes a person's lifestyle, personality, or artistic style that is simple and unpretentious.
This elderly person has always lived a simple life.
His simple and natural writing style is deeply loved by readers.
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This small village retains a simple rural atmosphere.
She wore simple cloth clothes without any jewelry.
This writer's language style is simple and unadorned.
verb
to question; to query; to challenge
Used to express doubt or criticism of someone's words or actions.
Everyone raised questions about this experimental result.
The journalist publicly questioned the official's inaction.
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He questioned the scientific nature of this conclusion.
The teacher questioned the student why they didn't finish their homework.
This policy has been questioned by the public.
verb
to pawn; to mortgage
archaicA formal literary usage, referring to using personal property as collateral to borrow money.
He pawned his clothes to get money for his mother's medical treatment.
Ancient merchants often used goods as collateral to obtain working capital.
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She pawned her jewelry to raise tuition fees.
This pawnshop only accepts valuable items as collateral.
He mortgaged his house to the bank to get a loan.
noun
collateral; pawned item
archaicRefers to the property used as collateral for a loan, a literary formal term.
He handed this calligraphy and painting as collateral to the pawnshop.
The bank asked him to provide collateral of equal value.
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This pawnshop accepts any valuable collateral.
He redeemed the antique he had pawned earlier.
This company obtained a loan using its equipment as collateral.