Real Estate Terms

noun adjustment or adaptation

• The hotel offers luxurious accommodation for its guests.
• We found a cozy Airbnb for our weekend getaway.
• I crashed at my friend's place for the night.
• Learning to adapt to different cultures is a form of mental accommodation.

verb to accumulate or increase over time, typically through interest or investment

• Interest will accrue on the principal amount over time.
• The more hours you work, the more vacation days you accrue.
• I'm trying to accrue enough points to win the game.
• Kindness is a currency that accrues value with each act.

verb to obtain or get possession of something

• The company plans to acquire a smaller competitor to expand its market share.
• I'm looking to acquire some new skills through online courses.
• I'm trying to acquire some cool vintage clothes for the party.
• Through hard work and dedication, he was able to acquire a wealth of knowledge in his field.

noun a bowling alley or skittle alley

• The narrow alley was lined with old brick buildings.
• Let's take a shortcut through the alley.
• I heard there's a cool speakeasy hidden in that alley.
• He felt like he was stuck in a dark alley with no way out.

noun the action or process of gradually reducing or writing off a debt, such as a loan or mortgage, by making periodic payments

• The company's financial statements include a detailed schedule of amortization for its intangible assets.
• I have to remember to factor in the amortization costs when budgeting for the project.
• I'm trying to wrap my head around how this whole amortization thing works.
• Just like how a loan is gradually paid off through amortization, our efforts will eventually lead to success.

noun the state of being behind or late, especially in the fulfillment of a duty or obligation

• The tenant fell into arrearage on their rent payments.
• He's in arrearage on his credit card bill.
• I totally forgot about that bill and now I'm in arrearage.
• The team's arrearage in the game was too great to overcome.

noun a task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of their job or course of study

• The deadline for submitting the assignment is next Friday.
• I gotta finish my assignment by Friday.
• I need to wrap up my assignment by Friday.
• Completing this assignment is like climbing a mountain.

verb to have a severely detrimental effect on

adjective affected by something that causes harm or damage

• The blighted area of the city has been targeted for revitalization efforts.
• The blighted old building is an eyesore in the neighborhood.
• That blighted project is never going to get off the ground.
• Her blighted dreams of becoming a singer were shattered when she lost her voice.

noun a movable item of personal property, especially one that is not real estate

adjective relating to or consisting of chattels

• The legal term 'chattel' refers to personal property such as furniture or vehicles.
• I need to sell some of my chattel to make some extra cash.
• I can't believe he just took my chattel without asking!
• In her eyes, he was nothing more than a mere chattel to be used and discarded.

noun something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default

adjective additional but subordinate; secondary

• The bank required collateral in the form of property before approving the loan.
• I had to put up my car as collateral to borrow money from my friend.
• I had to pony up some collateral to get my hands on that new phone.
• Trust is the collateral of any successful relationship.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used to specify a noun as specific or unspecific

• The constant coming and going of employees has made it difficult to maintain a stable work environment.
• There's always a lot of coming and going at the train station during rush hour.
• I can't keep track of all the coming and going at this party.
• The thoughts in my mind are always coming and going, never staying in one place for too long.

noun a paid advertisement or promotional announcement

adjective related to or engaged in commerce or trade

• The company's new commercial was well-received by the target audience.
• Did you see that funny commercial during the game last night?
• I can't believe how cringey that commercial was, bro.
• His actions were purely commercial, with no regard for personal values or ethics.

noun a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties

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• The two parties entered into a covenant to ensure mutual cooperation and support.
• They made a covenant to always have each other's backs.
• They had a covenant to never snitch on each other.
• The covenant between nature and humanity is fragile and must be upheld for the planet's well-being.

noun physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function

verb to cause harm or injury to something

• The plaintiff is seeking compensation for the damages caused by the defendant's negligence.
• The car accident left him with a lot of damages to pay for.
• She's gonna have to shell out some serious cash for those damages.
• The emotional damages from the betrayal were far worse than any physical harm.

noun a person or institution to whom something is entrusted or deposited for safekeeping

adjective relating to or acting as a depositary

• The bank serves as the depositary for all the valuable items in the safety deposit boxes.
• I trust my sister to be the depositary of our family heirlooms.
• Yo, can you be the depositary for the cash we collected from the party?
• The library is the depositary of knowledge, preserving it for future generations.

adjective in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

• The dilapidated building was deemed unsafe for occupancy.
• That old house is so dilapidated, it's practically falling apart.
• The abandoned warehouse is completely dilapidated, dude.
• Her mental health was in a dilapidated state after the traumatic event.

verb To refuse to acknowledge or accept as one's own; to reject or renounce any connection with.

• The family disowned their son after he was involved in a scandal.
• She disowned her best friend for betraying her trust.
• He got disowned by his crew for snitching to the cops.
• The author felt disowned by the literary community after receiving harsh criticism.

noun a place of residence or home

• The individual declared their domicile to be in the state of California.
• She said her domicile is in the city, but I'm not sure which one.
• I heard his domicile is in the burbs, but I'm not too sure.
• Her heart found its domicile in the mountains, where she felt most at peace.

noun a physical act of moving something away

verb to cause something or someone to go away by driving

• The car dealership offered a discount to drive away more customers.
• Let's hop in the car and drive away for a spontaneous road trip!
• I heard he tried to drive away from the party without saying goodbye.
• Her harsh words seemed to drive away any chance of reconciliation.

verb to burden or weigh down

adjective burdened or restricted in some way

• The project was encumbered by a lack of funding and resources.
• I feel encumbered by all the paperwork on my desk.
• I'm so encumbered with all this stuff, I can barely move.
• Her past mistakes encumbered her ability to move forward in her career.

verb to involve as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

• The new project will entail a thorough analysis of the market trends.
• Taking on this new job will entail a lot of hard work and dedication.
• If you want to ace the exam, it's going to entail hitting the books hard.
• Starting a new relationship can entail opening up your heart to someone else.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Before you can enter into a contract, both parties must agree to the terms and conditions.
• I'm thinking about entering into a partnership with my friend for our new business idea.
• I heard they're planning to enter into a deal with that new company.
• As the sun began to set, the colors of the sky seemed to enter into a beautiful dance of light and shadow.

noun the front part of a building or property that faces the street or an open space

• The property has a wide frontage along the main road.
• The house has a big frontage facing the street.
• Check out the cool frontage on that new store.
• His confident frontage hid his nervousness inside.

noun a poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair

adjective describing a situation where all the seats in a venue are occupied

• The theater had a full house for the opening night of the new play.
• We had a full house at the party last night, it was packed!
• The concert was lit, it was a full house in there!
• When all my family comes over for the holidays, it's a full house at my place.

verb to live or reside in a place

• Many different species inhabit the Amazon rainforest.
• A lot of animals live in the Amazon rainforest.
• The Amazon rainforest is where all the cool critters hang out.
• Creativity and innovation inhabit the minds of great thinkers.

noun a legal provision for a wife after the death of her husband

• The jointure was established to secure financial support for the widow after her husband's passing.
• She received a jointure from her late husband's estate to help her out financially.
• She's getting a fat jointure from her ex-husband's alimony payments.
• The jointure of their partnership was strong, allowing them to overcome any obstacles together.

noun a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it

verb to provide a lock with a key to operate it

adjective of crucial importance; central or essential

• The key to success is hard work and dedication.
• The key to acing the exam is studying the practice questions.
• The key to throwing a great party is having good vibes and good music.
• Communication is the key that unlocks the door to understanding in any relationship.

noun a place where a person or thing comes to rest or is situated after moving through the air or water

verb the act of bringing a vehicle or aircraft to the ground after a journey or flight

• The pilot executed a smooth landing despite the challenging weather conditions.
• The plane made a perfect landing on the runway.
• That landing was lit, bro!
• Her new job offer felt like a perfect landing after months of searching.

verb to eliminate or dispose of (something) completely

• The company decided to liquidate its assets in order to pay off its debts.
• They had to liquidate all their stocks to cover the cost of the repairs.
• I heard they're going to liquidate the whole operation and start fresh.
• She felt like her dreams were being liquidated when she had to give up her passion for a stable job.

noun a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest

verb to lend (someone) something, typically money, under an agreement that the borrower will return the same amount at a later date

• The bank approved my loan application for a new house.
• I had to take out a loan to pay for my car repairs.
• I'm broke, so I might have to ask for a loan from my friend.
• She felt like she was borrowing happiness on loan, knowing it wouldn't last forever.

noun a particular area or neighborhood, especially one where something specific is located

• The locality of the new housing development is known for its excellent schools and parks.
• I love the vibe of this locality, it's so peaceful and quiet.
• This locality is lit, there are always cool events happening around here.
• In the locality of my mind, memories of childhood days play like a movie.

noun a person or thing that is being sought or searched for

verb to search for or seek out something

• I am going to look for a new job in the finance sector.
• I'll look for my keys before we leave the house.
• I gotta look for some new kicks to match my outfit.
• In times of uncertainty, we often look for guidance from our elders.

noun a verb phrase that can act as a noun in a sentence, representing the action of examining or searching through something

verb to examine or search through something in a thorough manner

• I will need some time to look through all the documents before making a decision.
• I'll just quickly look through these notes to find the answer.
• Let me just skim through this book real quick.
• Sometimes we need to look through our past mistakes to learn and grow.

noun a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities

• The marina is a popular destination for boat owners to dock their vessels.
• Let's take a walk down by the marina and check out the boats.
• I heard there's a party happening at the marina tonight, wanna go?
• Her mind was like a marina, filled with thoughts and ideas waiting to set sail.

noun a place where goods or services are bought and sold

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a marketplace

• The marketplace was bustling with vendors selling a variety of goods.
• I love browsing through the marketplace for unique finds.
• Let's hit up the marketplace for some cool stuff.
• In the marketplace of ideas, diversity and creativity thrive.

noun items or possessions that can be moved or transported easily

• The contract specifies the transfer of ownership for all movables within the estate.
• Make sure to pack all your movables before the moving truck arrives.
• I can't believe how much stuff she has accumulated in terms of movables.
• Her emotions were like movables, constantly shifting and changing.

noun the estimated or perceived worth or significance of something in terms of inconvenience or annoyance it causes

• The lawyer argued that the lawsuit was filed merely for nuisance value.
• I think he's just suing for nuisance value.
• She's just causing a nuisance value with all her complaints.
• The barking dog was more of a nuisance value than a real threat.

adjective involving a burdensome amount of effort and difficulty

• The onerous task of reviewing all the legal documents fell on the team of paralegals.
• It's so onerous having to clean out the garage every spring.
• I can't believe how onerous this homework assignment is!
• The weight of her responsibilities felt onerous, like carrying a heavy burden.

noun a large public green area in a town, used for recreation

verb to bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it temporarily

• The city council approved the construction of a new park in the downtown area.
• Let's meet at the park after work for a picnic.
• I heard that new skate park is lit!
• His mind was a park of endless possibilities.

verb to walk or travel through or around a place

• The couple decided to perambulate through the park after lunch.
• Let's perambulate around the neighborhood and enjoy the fresh air.
• I'm just gonna perambulate over to the store real quick.
• His thoughts seemed to perambulate aimlessly through his mind.

noun a preliminary display or examination of something

verb to view or show in advance

• The company will provide a preview of their new product during the conference.
• I'll give you a quick preview of the movie before we decide to watch it.
• Let me show you a sneak peek of the game before it's officially released.
• The artist's sketch serves as a preview of the masterpiece he is working on.

noun a sum of money or other consideration given or exchanged for the purchase of a service, product, or rights

• The price of the new product is set at $50.
• How much is the price for that shirt?
• What's the price tag on those sneakers?
• The price of success is hard work and dedication.

noun the money or profit made from a sale or business activity

• The proceeds from the charity auction will go towards funding medical research.
• We can use the proceeds from the garage sale to buy new furniture.
• Let's see what we can do with the proceeds from selling those old video games.
• As time proceeds, we will gain a better understanding of the situation.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'correct' or 'appropriate'.

• It is important to follow proper procedure when conducting experiments in the laboratory.
• Make sure you wear the proper attire for the job interview.
• I need to find the proper spot to chill and relax.
• She knew the proper way to handle the situation without causing any conflict.

noun something that is given up or surrendered

• The relinquishment of power by the dictator was seen as a positive step towards democracy.
• Her relinquishment of the remote control signaled the end of movie night.
• I can't believe he made a relinquishment on our bet, what a sore loser.
• The artist's relinquishment of control allowed the painting to take on a life of its own.

noun a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation

verb to turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action) so as to resolve a difficult situation

• The resort offers a wide range of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy.
• Let's book a weekend getaway at the resort by the beach.
• I heard the resort is lit, we should definitely check it out.
• In times of stress, nature is my resort for finding peace and tranquility.

noun Clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate, and is used as a part of a sentence.

• The contract included a saving clause to protect the rights of both parties.
• Don't worry, there's a saving clause in the agreement that covers unexpected situations.
• Hey, did you see the saving clause in the deal? It's like a safety net.
• Having a saving clause in your plan is like having a backup plan for emergencies.

verb to show a movie or television program on a screen

adjective having a screen or screens

• All visitors must be screened before entering the building.
• They screened everyone at the door before letting them in.
• They screened us before we could get into the party.
• The committee screened all the applicants before selecting the final candidate.

verb to reserve or save something for a specific purpose

adverb to move or put something to the side or out of the way

• The judge decided to set aside the evidence presented by the defense.
• Let's just set aside our differences and move on.
• I'm going to set aside some cash for the concert tickets.
• Sometimes, we need to set aside our fears and take a leap of faith.

verb to reach an agreement or resolution with someone

preposition used to indicate the person or party with whom an agreement or resolution is reached

• The company decided to settle with the plaintiff out of court.
• I think we can settle with him on a price that works for both of us.
• Let's just settle with them and get this over with.
• Sometimes it's better to settle with your inner demons rather than fight them constantly.

adjective separate or distinct

adverb separately or individually

• The committee members were severally responsible for different aspects of the project.
• They each had their own roles to play in the project.
• They all had their own jobs to do for the project.
• Like pieces of a puzzle, they fit together severally to complete the project.

noun a guess or theory, especially one based on uncertain evidence or insufficient information

• The stock market is driven by speculation and investor sentiment.
• There's a lot of speculation going around about who will win the election.
• People are just speculating on social media without any real evidence.
• His speculation about the future of the company turned out to be accurate.

noun a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture

verb to risk losing (something of value) on an outcome of a game or venture

• The company's shareholders have a significant stake in the success of the business.
• I've got a lot riding on this project, my job is at stake.
• If we don't win this game, our pride is on the line.
• She knew that her reputation was at stake, so she made sure to do her best.

noun a period of remaining in a place

verb to remain in a specific place for an extended period of time

• I kindly ask that you stay for the entire duration of the meeting.
• Hey, do you want to stay over for dinner tonight?
• I'm gonna stay at my friend's place for the weekend.
• No matter what challenges come our way, we must stay strong and persevere.

verb to specify or demand as part of an agreement or arrangement

• The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
• The rule stipulates that all guests must wear a mask in the building.
• The teacher stipulated that cell phones are not allowed in class.
• The recipe stipulates that the cake must be baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

verb to demand or specify as part of an agreement or arrangement

• The terms of the contract stipulated that payment must be made within 30 days.
• The rules clearly stated that we had to be there by 9pm, no exceptions.
• The boss made it crystal clear that we had to finish the project by Friday.
• The agreement set forth strict guidelines that we had to follow to the letter.

adjective having great size, weight, or importance

• The company experienced a substantial increase in profits this quarter.
• There was a substantial amount of food left over from the party.
• I made a substantial amount of money from selling my old clothes.
• Her influence on the team was substantial, like a guiding light.

adjective considerable in amount, size, or value

adverb to a great or significant extent

• The company's revenue increased substantially after implementing the new marketing strategy.
• I've been working out regularly and I've lost substantially more weight than I expected.
• I'm not feeling substantially great today, I think I might be coming down with something.
• Her influence on the team is substantially greater than anyone else's.

noun the things or area that are around a particular place or thing

adjective describing or indicating the area or space around something

• The report discussed the issues surrounding the new legislation.
• There's a lot of gossip surrounding their relationship.
• The drama surrounding that party was insane!
• She felt like a bubble surrounded by sharp objects in that hostile environment.

noun a person who is taken in, such as a guest or lodger

verb to allow someone to stay in one's home or lodging

• The art gallery allows visitors to take in the beautiful paintings at their own pace.
• Let's find a good spot to sit and take in the view of the sunset.
• I can't believe I got to take in that awesome concert last night!
• It takes time to fully take in the magnitude of such a tragic event.

noun a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord

• The tenant signed a lease agreement with the landlord for a year.
• The tenant next door always throws loud parties on the weekends.
• I heard the new tenant is a real cool cat.
• As a writer, I see words as tenants in the house of language.

noun a wrongful act, especially a crime

verb to enter someone's land or property without permission

• Trespassing on private property is a violation of the law.
• Hey, let's not trespass on their land, okay?
• Dude, don't be a trespasser and sneak onto their property.
• His intrusive questions felt like a trespass on her personal space.

noun the action of turning something over

verb to move something so that the bottom part is now on top

• Please remember to turn over your test paper and begin working on the questions on the back.
• Don't forget to turn over the page so we can see what happens next in the story.
• I can't believe he turned over on us and told the teacher about our plan.
• It's time to turn over a new leaf and start fresh with a positive attitude.

verb to assume financial responsibility for something, typically by agreeing to pay for any losses or damages

• The insurance company agreed to underwrite the policy for the new building.
• The bank will underwrite the loan for the new car.
• I'll underwrite your night out if you promise to pay me back.
• The company decided to underwrite the project, ensuring its success.

noun a person or company that assesses and assumes the risk of another entity in exchange for a fee

• The underwriter carefully reviewed the insurance application before approving coverage.
• The underwriter had to double-check all the details on the form before giving the green light.
• The underwriter had to sign off on the deal before it could go through.
• She acted as the underwriter for the project, ensuring all risks were assessed before moving forward.

adjective not revealed or made known; kept secret

• The company refused to disclose the undisclosed amount of funding they received.
• I heard there's some undisclosed information about the new project.
• I can't tell you the undisclosed location of the party, it's a secret!
• Her emotions remained undisclosed, hidden behind a mask of indifference.

noun the highest social class; the aristocracy

adjective of or relating to the highest social class; aristocratic

• The upper crust of society often attends exclusive events and charity galas.
• The upper crust always gets the best seats at the restaurant.
• Those rich folks are part of the upper crust crowd.
• In the world of fashion, she is considered part of the upper crust of designers.

noun A personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or situation, especially one with an expectation of financial gain

• The board members have a vested interest in the success of the company.
• She has a vested interest in making sure the project goes smoothly.
• I've got a vested interest in seeing my favorite team win the game.
• He had a vested interest in keeping the secret hidden.

verb past tense of vest, meaning to give someone the legal right or power to do something

adjective having a special right, power, or privilege

• The company offers a vested interest in the business to all employees after a certain period of time.
• I finally have a vested stake in this project after putting in so much effort.
• I've got some skin in the game now that I'm vested in this deal.
• Her vested emotions in the outcome of the election were evident in her passionate speech.

noun an object that has no use or value to its owner but may have value to others

• The company decided to sell off the white elephant property that was draining their resources.
• That old mansion is a total white elephant - no one wants to buy it.
• I heard that car is a real white elephant, always breaking down.
• Her collection of ceramic frogs is a real white elephant in the room.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this phrase, 'possession' and 'law' are nouns.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this phrase, 'is' is a verb.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this phrase, 'nine-tenths' is an adjective.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this phrase, 'of' is a preposition.

article a word that is used to specify a noun. In this phrase, 'the' is an article.

• In legal terms, possession is nine-tenths of the law, meaning that whoever physically holds a property has a stronger claim to it.
• Basically, possession is nine-tenths of the law, so if you have something in your hands, it's yours.
• Dude, possession is like, nine-tenths of the law, so if you got it, you keep it.
• In life, it often feels like possession is nine-tenths of the law, as those who have control or ownership tend to have the most power.

adjective diagonal or oblique; also known as 'kitty-corner'

adverb in a diagonal or oblique direction

preposition across from or opposite to

• The new office building is located catty-corner to the park.
• My friend's house is catty-corner to mine.
• I saw that cute guy sitting catty-corner to us at the cafe.
• Their opinions are always catty-corner to each other, never in agreement.

noun a term used in negotiation to refer to the Zone of Possible Agreement, which is the range in which a deal is possible

• The negotiation entered a ZOPA when both parties realized there was room for agreement.
• I knew we were in the ZOPA when we started discussing numbers that worked for both of us.
• We finally hit the ZOPA and were able to settle on a price that made everyone happy.
• Finding a ZOPA in our relationship meant compromising and finding common ground.

noun a person who signs or writes their name on a document

adjective relating to the act of signing or writing one's name

• The signer of the contract must ensure all terms and conditions are understood before signing.
• Hey, are you the signer for this delivery? Just need your signature here.
• Yo, you the signer for this party? Sign me up!
• As the signer of the petition, she became the voice for those who couldn't speak up.

noun an addition or extension to a building

• The university decided to build a new graddy annexe to accommodate the increasing number of students.
• Hey, have you seen the new graddy annexe they built on campus? It looks pretty cool.
• I heard they're turning that old building into a graddy annexe for the new students.
• The company's expansion plans include setting up a graddy annexe in a different city to reach more customers.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The company is expanding its operations with an eye on increasing market share.
• She's saving up money with an eye on buying a new car.
• He's checking out the competition with an eye on taking them down.
• She navigates through life with an eye on her ultimate goal.

adjective describing an agreement or arrangement that was made beforehand

• The terms of the contract were pre-agreed upon by both parties.
• We had already pre-agreed on the meeting time, so there was no need to discuss it again.
• We're all set for the trip - everything is pre-agreed and good to go.
• Their minds were pre-agreed on the decision before the meeting even started.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• I had to loan something from someone in order to complete the project on time.
• I asked my friend to loan me something for the party tonight.
• Can you hook me up and loan something from someone for the weekend?
• Sometimes we need to loan something from someone in terms of support and guidance during tough times.

noun a city in California, known for being the headquarters of several major technology companies

• Cupertino is a city located in Santa Clara County, California.
• Have you ever been to Cupertino? It's a nice place.
• I heard there's a cool new spot in Cupertino, wanna check it out?
• The company's headquarters in Cupertino is like the heart of their operations.

noun A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things. In this phrase, 'sth' is a noun representing something that is seizing or capturing the subject.

verb A word used to express an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'be seized' is the verb phrase indicating being taken hold of or captured by something.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'By' is a preposition indicating the agent or doer of the action in this phrase.

• The company's assets could be seized by the government if they fail to comply with the regulations.
• If you don't pay your taxes, your property could be seized by the IRS.
• Dude, if you don't watch out, your car could totally be seized by the cops.
• Her heart was seized by a sudden wave of emotion when she saw her childhood home.

adjective relating to or focusing on a very small geographical area, especially a community or neighborhood

• The hyperlocal news website covers events and issues specific to our neighborhood.
• I love reading the hyperlocal blog for all the gossip about our town.
• The hyperlocal app is where you can find all the juicy details about what's going on in our area.
• She has a hyperlocal focus when it comes to her work, always paying attention to the smallest details.

noun the quality or characteristic of being easily walkable or conducive to walking

• The city planners are focusing on improving the walkability of the downtown area.
• I love living in a neighborhood with great walkability - I can walk to all my favorite spots!
• This neighborhood has such good walkability, you can easily stroll to all the cool places.
• In terms of career advancement, having strong connections in the industry can greatly increase your walkability in the job market.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The flooding was an absolute impediment to the construction project.
• The rain was a total roadblock for the workers.
• The traffic jam was a complete buzzkill for our plans.
• His lack of motivation was an absolute impediment to his success.

adjective relating to or providing accommodation

• The hotel offers various accommodational options to suit the needs of all guests.
• The Airbnb listing has great accommodational amenities for a comfortable stay.
• I'm crashing at my friend's place tonight, he's got some sweet accommodational setup.
• The company provided accommodational support to help employees adjust to the new work environment.

noun a thing that has been acquired or obtained; an asset or possession

• The acquisition of new skills is an important acquirement for personal development.
• She showed off her new acquirement in painting at the art show.
• I just got a cool acquirement for my gaming setup.
• Patience is a valuable acquirement that comes with experience.

verb Acquiring is a verb that refers to the act of obtaining or gaining possession of something.

• The company is in the process of acquiring a new office building.
• She's thinking about acquiring a new car soon.
• I heard he's in the market for acquiring a new laptop.
• Acquiring new skills is like adding tools to your toolbox.

noun a measurement or dimensions of something

• The admeasurement of the land was conducted by a professional surveyor.
• They're still working on the admeasurement of the room dimensions.
• I have no idea how to do the admeasurement for this project.
• The admeasurement of his success was evident in the number of awards he received.

noun a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court

• The witness had to sign an affidavit before testifying in court.
• I had to fill out this affidavit about what I saw at the accident.
• I ain't signing that affidavit, no way.
• His actions were like signing an affidavit of his guilt.