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| anything |
any thing, happening, or subject whatever. [1/3 definitions] |
| cellular phone |
a telephone that can be taken anywhere and does not use wires. A cellular phone uses radio signals that are sent out from many different points called "cells." A cellular phone gets its signals from whatever cell is closest to it at the moment. A cellular phone is often called a "cell phone." |
| content1 |
(usually plural) whatever is held or contained in something. [1/4 definitions] |
| however |
in whatever manner or way [1/3 definitions] |
| improvise |
to make from whatever materials are around. [1/2 definitions] |
| mirror |
a smooth surface that reflects an image of whatever is in front of it. A mirror is usually made of glass with a coat of shiny metal on the back. [1/2 definitions] |
| rig |
to put together from whatever materials are available in order to use for a short time (usually followed by "up"). [1/5 definitions] |
| spoiled |
having been led to think that one can do or have whatever one wants, as a result of being allowed too much freedom or being given things in excess of what one needs. [1/3 definitions] |
| what |
whatever. [1/7 definitions] |
| whenever |
at whatever time; when. [1/2 definitions] |
| where |
to whatever place or situation; wherever. [1/9 definitions] |
| wherever |
in, at, or toward whatever place or situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| whichever |
whatever or any one that. [1/2 definitions] |
| whoever |
whichever or whatever person. [1/3 definitions] |
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