Upper-Intermediate English (2) • VERBS • 'S'
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verb [T ] B2 informal • synonyms: hide, squirrel away, hoard • stash money/snacks/drugs; stash under bed/in drawer/in safe • freq in AmE: 7/10
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to hide or store something secretly or safely, especially for future use or to avoid detection; often used for money, food, or illicit items
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collocation with stash verb [T ] B2 informal • stash cash/money/funds • stash in glovebox/suitcase/around house • freq in AmE: 7/10
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to hide or store cash secretly, often in small amounts and physical form (bills, coins); implies informal, precautionary, or illicit intent
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collocation with stash verb [T ] B2 informal • stash money/cash/funds • stash in drawer/offshore/in safe • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to hide or store money secretly, often to avoid detection, taxation, or theft; implies secrecy, precaution, or illicit intent
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verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: emphasize, highlight • stress something; stress syllable/word/idea; stress for contrast/emphasis • stress first/second syllable; stress key word • freq in AmE: 7/10
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to pronounce a syllable or word with greater emphasis, typically by making it louder, longer, or higher in pitch; used to clarify meaning, indicate contrast, or follow prosodic patterns
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verb [I ] B2 • synonyms: wander, drift, deviate • stray from a path/subject/topic; stray too far from something; stray thoughts; stray into danger • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to move away from the correct place, path, or group; to wander without clear direction or purpose
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