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| after all |
in the end, despite the circumstances or previous expectations. [1/2 definitions] |
| again |
to a previous state, condition, or place. [1/5 definitions] |
| anaphylaxis |
extreme allergic reaction to a substance, typically a foreign protein or drug, following a previous exposure to the same substance. |
| antecedent |
occurring before; previous. [1/4 definitions] |
| anticlimax |
a disappointing period of descent or decline in contrast to a previous rise. [1/3 definitions] |
| antistrophe |
in ancient Greek poetry or theater, the return movement made by the chorus in response to the previous strophe. (Cf. strophe.) [1/2 definitions] |
| arithmetic progression |
a sequence of numbers that results from adding a constant number, such as 4, to each previous number, and thus obtaining a series such as 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26. |
| back number |
any previous issue of a periodical. |
| backtrack |
to retrace one's previous route. [1/2 definitions] |
| before |
in advance of in time; previous to. [1/8 definitions] |
| beforehand |
in advance; at a previous time; earlier. |
| champion |
one that is acknowledged to be of high competitive ability as a result of previous shows or games. [1/5 definitions] |
| clean slate |
a record cleared of any previous information, esp. detrimental information. [1/2 definitions] |
| comeuppance |
(informal) a reprimand or other unpleasant penalty for one's previous bad behavior. |
| conscience money |
money paid, sometimes anonymously, by one who hopes to atone for previous wrongdoing, in order to relieve the conscience. |
| credit rating |
a rating of the worthiness of an individual or company to be extended credit, based on previous repayment of debts, financial stability, and the like. |
| descendant |
anything regarded as derived from a previous form. [1/3 definitions] |
| double-cross |
(informal) to betray or cheat by acting contrary to a previous agreement. |
| estop |
in law, to hinder or prevent (someone) from asserting a claim or fact that is inconsistent with a previous assertion of fact. |
| ex-1 |
former; previous. [1/3 definitions] |
| familiar |
known or recognized from previous experience. [1/7 definitions] |
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