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***** [(1) below; (2) below the surface of; (3) less than; (4) as called for by a law, agreement or system]  

Spelling under

Meaning (1): below
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The river flows under the bridge. 川はその橋の下を流れています。

Meaning (2): below the surface of
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The submarine went under. 潜水艦は潜行した。

Meaning (3): less than
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The book was under 20 dollars. 本は20ドル以下(の値段)だった。

Meaning (4): as called for by a law, agreement or system
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Such action is not permitted under the law. 法律ではそのような行為は許されません。

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***** [(1) to know what is meant; (2) to have knowledge of]  

Spelling understand

Meaning (1): to know what is meant
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) I understand what you mean. あなたの言いたいことが分かります。

Meaning (2): to have knowledge of
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) He understands chemistry. 彼は化学の知識がある。

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***** [to join together]  

Spelling unite

Meaning: to join together
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The new president will try to unite all parties in support of his program. 新大統領はすべての党を結束して自分の計画を支持させるよう努めるでしょう。

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***** [all of space, including planets and stars]  

Spelling universe

Meaning: all of space, including planets and stars
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Do you know why the universe is expanding? あなたはなぜ宇宙が膨張しているか知っていますか？

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***** [a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations]  

Spelling university

Meaning: a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) Her sons are students at different universities. 彼女の息子たちは別々の大学に通っています。

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***** [(1) except if it happens; (2) on condition that]  

Spelling unless

Meaning (1): except if it happens
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) I will not go, unless the rain stops. 私は雨がやまない限り行きません。

Meaning (2): on condition that
Usage example (voice) 

Usage example (text) I will come to your house unless it rains. 私は雨が降らなければあなたの家に行きます。

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***** [(1) up to a time; (2) before]  

Spelling until

Meaning (1): up to a time
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) She said she would wait for me until three o'clock. 彼女は3時まで私を待つと言った。

Meaning (2): before
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) We cannot start until everyone arrives. 私たちは皆が到着するまで出発できません。

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***** [to, in or at a higher position or value]  

Spelling up

Meaning: to, in or at a higher position or value
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) We will walk up the stairs. 私たちは階段を上ります。

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***** [(1) to advise strongly; (2) to make a great effort to get someone to do something]  

Spelling urge

Meaning (1): to advise strongly
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) He urged the governor to think carefully before signing such a bill. 彼は知事にそのような法案に署名する前には慎重に考えるよう強く勧めた。

Meaning (2): to make a great effort to get someone to do something
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) The speaker urged the crowd to take control of the university. 演説者は群集に大学の指揮権を取るよう説いた。

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***** [needing an immediate decision or action]  

Spelling urgent

Meaning: needing an immediate decision or action
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) She said urgent action is necessary. 彼女は緊急の行動が必要だと言った。

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***** [(1) the form of the word "we" used after a preposition; (2) or used as an object of a verb]  

Spelling us

Meaning (1): the form of the word "we" used after a preposition
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) He said he would write to us. 彼は我々に手紙を書くと言った。

Meaning (2): the form of the word "we" used as an object of a verb
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) They saw us yesterday. 彼らは私たちに昨日会いました。

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***** [(1) to employ for a purpose; (2) to put into action]  

Spelling use

Meaning (1): to employ for a purpose
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) We use electricity to light our house. 私たちは家を明るくするのに電気を使います。

Meaning (2): to put into action
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) He used a piece of glass to cut the ropes that tied our hands. 彼は私たちの手を縛っていたロープを切るのにガラスの破片を使った。

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***** [(1) as is normal or common; (2) as is most often done, seen or heard]  

Spelling usual

Meaning (1): as is normal or common
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) They watched all the usual television shows. 彼らはいつものテレビ番組をすべて見た。

Meaning (2): as is most often done, seen or heard
Usage example (voice)

Usage example (text) We left for work at our usual time. 私たちはいつもの時間に仕事に出かけました。

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