
/seɪ/
say words · state in writing · indicate or display information · be reported or alleged
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/seɪ/
say words · state in writing · indicate or display information · be reported or alleged

/lʊk/
direct one’s gaze · appear · search for · attention-getting discourse marker

/smɔːl/
limited in size or extent · minor or unimportant · low in volume · exclamation expressing surprise at a coincidence

/hæv/
possess or bear · perfect-tense auxiliary · have time available · mark obligation in the 'have to' construction

/noʊ/
be aware of information · be acquainted with a person · express uncertainty · discourse marker seeking acknowledgment

/wɔːk/
move on foot · a journey on foot · command to move on foot
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