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Common Verbs — Lesson 1

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is
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is

ɪz
Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) — muiriel is 20 now.
Today is June 18th and it is Muiriel's birthday!
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up
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up

ʌp
Raise — look up at the sky.
Look up at the sky.
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been
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been

bɪn
Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) — I have been to Paris twice.
I have been to Paris twice.
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were
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were

wɜːr
Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) — you were right all along.
They were very happy to see us.
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united
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united

juːˈnaɪtɪd
Act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief — the country became united under one leader.
The United Nations is an international organization.
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made
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made

meɪd
Engage in — the film was made in 2015.
She made a cake for his birthday.
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off
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off

ɔːf
Kill intentionally and with premeditation — she jumped off the wall.
Take your shoes off the carpet.
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did
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did

dɪd
Engage in — did you enjoy the party?
I did my homework yesterday.
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posted
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posted

ˈpoʊstɪd
Affix in a public place or for public notice — the letter was posted yesterday.
The letter was posted yesterday.
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including
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including

ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ
Have as a part, be made up out of — there are many activities, including swimming and tennis.
There are many activities, including swimming and tennis.
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include
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include

ɪnˈkluːd
Have as a part, be made up out of — does the price include breakfast?
Does the price include breakfast?
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develop
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develop

dɪˈvel.əp
Make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation — children develop language skills very quickly.
The company is developing a new smartphone app.
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