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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
go to sleepverbMWEprepare for sleepUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
go to the dogsverbMWEbecome ruinedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
go to warverbMWEcommence hostilitiesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
go underverbMWEgo under, 'The raft sank and its occupants drowned'UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
go upverbMWEgo upward with gradual or continuous progressUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
go withverbMWEbe present or associated with an event or entityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
go wrongverbMWEbe unsuccessfulUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goadverbstab or urge on as if with a pointed stickApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gobbleverbmake a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeysUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gobble upverbMWEeat a large amount of food quicklyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gofferverbmake wavy with a heated goffering ironApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goggleverblook with amazementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gold plateverbMWEplate with goldApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goldbrickverbavoid (one's assigned duties)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
golfverbplay golfUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gongverbto sound a gongUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goofverbcommit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistakeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goofproofverbproof against human misuse or errorApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
googleverbuse an internet search engine to find informationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gooseverbgive a spurt of fuel toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goose stepverbMWEmarch in a military fashionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
goreverbwound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrumentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gorgeverbovereat or eat immodestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gormandiseverbto overeat or to eat immodestlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gormandizeverbto overeat or to eat immodestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gossipverbtalk socially without exchanging too much informationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gougeverbobtain by coercion or intimidationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gouge outverbMWEmake gouges into a surfaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gourmandiseverbovereat or eat immodestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gourmandizeverbovereat or eat immodestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
governverbrequire to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or moodApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gownverbdress in a gownUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grabverbtake hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
graceverbmake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gradateverbpass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into anotherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gradeverbassign a level of quality or rank based on evaluation criteriaEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
graduateverbmake fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuringUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
graftverbplace the organ of a donor into the body of a recipientApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grainverbpaint (a surface) to make it look like stone or woodUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grandstandverbperform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applauseEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grantverbTo give what is requested; approve; allow.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grant accessverbMWETo give someone or some process permission to communicate someone or something, use something, or enter some place.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
granulateverbform granulating tissueApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
graphverbrepresent data visually using a chart, plot, or diagramApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grappleverbto grip or seize, as in a wrestling matchAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
graspverbget the meaning of somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grassverbspread out clothes on the grass to let it dry and bleachUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grass oververbMWEcover with grassApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grateverbreduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surfaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gratifyverbmake happy or satisfiedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
graveverbshape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at itApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gravelverbbe a mystery or bewildering toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gravitateverbmove due to the pull of gravitationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grayverbturn greyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grazeverblet feed in a field or pasture or meadowApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
greaseverblubricate with greaseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grease one's palmsverbMWEmake illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influenceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
greenverbturn or become greenUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
greetverbexpress greetings upon meeting someoneRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
greyverbto turn greyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
griddleverbcook on a griddleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grieveverbcause to feel sorrowUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grillverbexamine thoroughlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grimaceverbcontort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional stateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grimeverbmake soiled, filthy, or dirtyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grinverbto draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarlUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grindverbdance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlacedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grind awayverbMWEstudy intensively, as before an examApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grind downverbMWErule a country as a tyrantAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grind outverbMWEproduce in a routine or monotonous mannerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grind to a haltverbMWEbe unable to move furtherUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gripverbto render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or aweApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gripeverbcomplainUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gritverbcover with a gritUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grizzleverbcomplain whininglyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groakverblook or stare at longinglyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groanverbindicate pain, discomfort, or displeasureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groinverbbuild with groinsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grokverbget the meaning of somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groomverbeducate for a future role or functionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grooveverbhollow out in the form of a furrow or grooveUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gropeverbfeel about uncertainly or blindlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grope forverbMWEfeel searchinglyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grossverbearn before taxes, expenses, etc.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
gross outverbMWEfill with distasteUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grouchverbshow one's unhappiness or critical attitudeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groundverbthrow to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ground outverbMWEmake an out by hitting the ball on the groundApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groupverbarrange items into clusters based on shared characteristicsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grouseverbhunt grouseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
groutverbbind with groutApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grovelverbshow submission or fearUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
growverbcultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniquesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grow oververbMWEgrow beyond or acrossUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grow upverbMWEbecome an adultUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
growlverbto utter or emit low dull rumbling soundsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grubverbask for and get freeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grub outverbMWEdig upApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grub upverbMWEdig upApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
grubstakeverbsupply with funds in return for a promised share of profitsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026