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foilDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (noun): Metal rolled into a very thin sheet. Meaning 2 (noun): A contrasting person or thing that highlights another’s qualities.
patentDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (noun): A legal grant of exclusive rights to an invention. Meaning 2 (adjective): Plainly evident or obvious.
tableDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (noun): Furniture with a raised flat surface. Meaning 2 (verb): Set aside or postpone consideration of an issue, in U.S. usage.
compromiseDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (verb): Reach agreement through concessions from both sides. Meaning 2 (verb): Weaken, endanger, or undermine something.
reserveDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (verb): Arrange for something to be kept for future use. Meaning 2 (noun): Restraint in expressing feelings or opinions.
plasticDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (noun): A synthetic material used to make many everyday objects. Meaning 2 (adjective): Able to be molded, shaped, or adapted.
currencyDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (noun): The money used in a country or monetary system. Meaning 2 (noun): Widespread acceptance or circulation of an idea or expression.
checkDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (verb): Examine something to verify its accuracy or condition. Meaning 2 (verb): Restrain, stop, or slow a process.
qualifyDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (verb): Meet the requirements for eligibility. Meaning 2 (verb): Add conditions or limitations to a statement.
arrestDouble Meanings 1: Meaning 1 (verb): Take someone into legal custody. Meaning 2 (verb): Stop or check the progress of something.