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adjective describing something that is nearby or readily available

• We must focus on the task at hand in order to meet the deadline.
• Let's deal with the issue at hand before moving on to anything else.
• We gotta tackle the problem at hand ASAP.
• The solution to our current predicament is right at hand, we just need to look for it.

noun a part of a machine that imparts motion, as a cam on a shaft

• The kicker of the football team is known for his powerful leg.
• Did you see the kicker's amazing field goal in the last game?
• That guy is a real kicker when it comes to making jokes.
• The unexpected plot twist at the end of the movie was a real kicker.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'not done' describes something that has not been completed.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'not done' modifies the verb 'done' by indicating that the action is not complete.

• The project is not done yet and we need to allocate more resources to complete it on time.
• I'm sorry, but the assignment is not done and I need more time to finish it.
• Dude, the party planning is not done and we need to hurry up to get everything ready.
• Her healing process is like a puzzle that is not done yet, but slowly coming together piece by piece.

verb to build again, to reconstruct

• The city council approved a plan to rebuild the old library.
• I heard they're going to rebuild that abandoned house down the street.
• Let's rebuild this friendship stronger than before.
• After the breakup, she needed time to rebuild herself.

noun something that is added to complete or enhance something else

adjective providing additional help or support

• The teacher provided supplementary materials to help the students better understand the topic.
• I found some extra supplementary notes online that might be useful for the exam.
• I'll grab some extra stuff to study, like some supplementary readings or something.
• Her kindness was like a supplementary source of warmth on a cold day.

noun a small patch or piece of fabric used for mending or decorating

adjective describing something as small or patch-like

• The software developer created a patchlet to fix a minor bug in the program.
• I just added a quick patchlet to make the website load faster.
• I'll just throw together a little patchlet to cover up that mistake.
• Her kindness was like a patchlet that repaired the tears in my heart.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

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

• The new store is now officially open for business.
• Hey guys, the cafe is open for business if anyone wants to grab a coffee.
• The food truck is finally open for business, let's go get some grub!
• After a long period of renovation, my mind feels refreshed and open for business.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

article a word that specifies a noun (e.g., the, a, an)

• It is important for businesses to keep a pulse on market trends in order to stay competitive.
• I like to keep a pulse on what's happening in the neighborhood by talking to my neighbors.
• I always try to keep a pulse on the latest gossip at school.
• As a manager, it's crucial to keep a pulse on employee morale to ensure a productive work environment.

noun a person or thing that refreshes, especially a drink or snack that refreshes or revitalizes

adjective relating to or providing a refreshing break or update

• I recommend taking a refresher course to brush up on your skills.
• I could use a refresher on how to use this software.
• I need a refresher on the new dance moves for the party.
• Reading that book was like a refresher for my mind.