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attack, duty, price

1.

To try to score points or goals against an opponent in a game.

Common Phrases

  • attack the goal—
  • attack the basket—
  • attack the net—

Example Sentences

  • They will attack in the second half.

    Beginner

  • Our team needs to attack more to win.

    Beginner

  • The forward tried to attack the goal.

    Beginner

  • The coach told the players to attack the basket aggressively in the final minutes of the game.

    Intermediate

  • Despite being down by two goals, the team continued to attack, hoping to equalize.

    Intermediate

  • Their strategy was to defend strongly and then attack quickly on the counter.

    Intermediate

  • The chess grandmaster launched a complex attack on his opponent's king, sacrificing a pawn for positional advantage.

    Advanced

  • In a bold tactical move, the soccer team decided to attack with three forwards, leaving their defense somewhat exposed.

    Advanced

  • The offensive line's primary objective was to create openings for the running back to attack the defensive line.

    Advanced
Related:
attack(/əˈtæk/)
offend
assault
2.

A strong sense of what is right and wrong, leading someone to behave in a particular way.

Common Phrases

  • duty to—responsibility to
  • moral duty—moral obligation
  • duty of care—responsibility to protect

Example Sentences

  • It is my duty to clean my room every day.

    Beginner

  • Soldiers have a duty to protect their country.

    Beginner

  • She feels a duty to help her family in need.

    Beginner

  • He took on the duty of organizing the community event.

    Intermediate

  • The teacher emphasized the duty of honesty in students.

    Intermediate

  • Their duty to the community is evident in their actions.

    Intermediate

  • The moral duty of the company is to reduce its carbon footprint.

    Advanced

  • In many cultures, filial duty is highly valued.

    Advanced

  • The senator faced a conflict between personal gain and public duty.

    Advanced
Related:
duty(ˈduːti)
responsibility
obligation
3.

The amount you pay for something, or the effort needed to keep a situation going.

Common Phrases

  • market price—The typical cost of an item in the market
  • price tag—A label showing the cost of an item
  • pay the price—To suffer consequences for an action

Example Sentences

  • The price of the book is $10.

    Beginner

  • What is the price for this service?

    Beginner

  • The price went up by 20% last week.

    Beginner

  • What is the price you're willing to pay for success?

    Intermediate

  • The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.

    Intermediate

  • Investors must consider the hidden price of short-term gains.

    Intermediate

  • The environmental price of industrialization is a growing concern.

    Advanced

  • Historians debate the human price of colonial expansion.

    Advanced

  • The moral price of compromise often outweighs the benefits.

    Advanced
Related:
price(praɪs)
cost
fee
4.

The amount of money that has to be paid to acquire a product, service, or asset.

Common Phrases

  • market price—The price determined by supply and demand
  • asking price—The price a seller is willing to accept
  • price tag—A label showing the cost of an item

Example Sentences

  • The price of the book is $10.

    Beginner

  • What is the price for this item?

    Beginner

  • She paid a high price for the car.

    Beginner

  • The price of gasoline has increased this week.

    Intermediate

  • We need to compare the prices of different models.

    Intermediate

  • The company announced a new price for their product.

    Intermediate

  • The fluctuation in the stock price affects investors' decisions.

    Advanced

  • Real estate prices in the city have been rising steadily.

    Advanced

  • The government is considering price controls to stabilize the market.

    Advanced
Related:
price(price)
cost
fee