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Common Verbs — Lesson 71

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closed

kloʊzd

Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut — is the store closed?

The shop is closed today.

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clotted

ˈklɑːtɪd

Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state — I spread clotted cream on my scone.

I spread clotted cream on my scone.

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cloven

ˈkloʊvən

Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument — the cow lifted its cloven hoof.

The cow lifted its cloven hoof.

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clubbed

klʌbd

Unite with a common purpose — they clubbed the seal to death.

The man was clubbed to the ground.

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clued

kluːd

Roll into a ball — are you clued in on the new company policy?

She was clued in on all the latest developments.

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clumped

klʌmpt

Make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground — the powdered sugar clumped when it got wet.

The flowers clumped together in the corner of the garden.

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clung

klʌŋ

Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation — they clung together for warmth.

She clung to her mother's hand in the dark.

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clutched

klʌtʃt

Take hold of; grab — he clutched the letter to his chest.

She clutched the railing as the bus moved.

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clutching

ˈklʌtʃɪŋ

Take hold of; grab — she was clutching her bag as she walked through the dark street.

She was clutching her bag as she walked through the dark street.

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cluttered

ˈklʌtərd

Fill a space in a disorderly way — the room looked cluttered and disorganized.

Her desk was cluttered with papers and books.

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cluttering

ˈklʌtərɪŋ

Fill a space in a disorderly way — digital cluttering can affect your productivity.

The cluttering of her desk made it hard to find anything.

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coagulate

koʊˈæɡjʊleɪt

Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state — heat can cause proteins to coagulate.

Blood begins to coagulate when it is exposed to air.

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