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| on all fours |
| 1. adj. On one's hands and knees. |
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| 2. adj. (idiomatic, often followed by "with") Similar in nature or effect to something else; consistent. |
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| 3. adv. On one's hands and knees. |
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| 4. adv. (idiomatic, often followed by "with") In a manner which is similar in nature or effect to something else; consistently. |
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| on |
| 1. adj. In the state of being active, functioning or operating. |
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| 2. adj. Performing according to schedule. |
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| Are we still on for tonight? |
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| Is the show still on? |
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| 3. adj. (chiefly UK, informal, usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate. |
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| all |
| 1. adv. (degree) intensifier. |
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| It suddenly went all quiet. |
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| She was all, “Whatever.” |
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| 2. adv. (poetic) Entirely. |
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| 3. adv. Apiece; each. |
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| fours |
| 1. n. plural of four |
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| 2. n. (poker slang) A pair of fours. |
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| four |
| 1. num. (cardinal) A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••) |
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| There are four seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. |
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| 2. num. Describing a set or group with four elements. |
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| 3. n. The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof. |
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| 4. n. Anything measuring four units, as length. |
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