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either
As an adjective, it can mean "one or the other of two," as in "you either
passed or failed your test"
It can also mean "each of two; the one and the other" as in "trees on
either side of the river."
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eventual
Current use, applied to a future event or occurrence, means "inevitable, given
enough time"
An older usage, applied in the same situation, means "possible, subject to
contingencies"
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execute
To execute a person is to end their life
To execute a program is to start it
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fast
Fast can mean either "to move or do quickly" or it can mean "to not move," as
in "holding fast"
As an adjective, it can also convey both meanings: "The rabbit is fast;" "The
door is fast."
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first degree
Most severe (e.g., murder)
Least severe (e.g., burn)
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fix
Fix can mean either "to mend"
Or it can mean "to break," as in "I'll fix you"
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flank
Flank can either mean to protect the sides of something
Or to attack the flanks
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for
For can mean either "to cause" or "to alleviate
A tranquilizer is used for relaxation; aspirin is used for pain
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flog
It can mean to criticize harshly
It can mean to promote aggressively
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