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the largest prize in a competition or game: start learning
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it was only then that I realised I had won a share of the jackpot
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to have a big success or make a big profit, usually through luck: start learning
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He seems to have hit the jackpot with his new invention.
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to buy or pay for something for another person: start learning
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Put your money away - I'm going to treat you (to this). She treated herself to a holiday in Egypt
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in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc.: start learning
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It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually. Eventually she wants to start her own law practice.
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to accept or agree to something, or to decide to have something, although it is not exactly what you want or it is not the best: He wants a full refund and he won't ... for anything less. P. VERB start learning
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I didn't know what to do with my ticket, so after hiding it in my bra and jewellery box, I settled for my gym bag until it was confirmed I was a winner. I settled for my gym bag until it was confirmed I was a winner.
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If an unpleasant or surprising fact or idea ..., you gradually start to believe it, understand it, or realize the effect it will have on you: start learning
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sank or US also sunk | sunk. How many times do I have to tell you something before it sinks in? It still hasn't sunk in yet but we have already celebrated with a traditional family party
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an alcoholic drink made from apples start learning
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we have already celebrated with a traditional family party - beans on toast, curly fries, cider and loads of ice cream."
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(of things) to resemble or imitate (another style, earlier model etc) start learning
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figurative (be reminiscent of) The win echoes that of another famous Lotto millionaire from Cumbria,
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The win has changed my life for the better and five years on I now have my own house, financial security and a gorgeous family.
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If you feel ... in a job, school, etc., you have become familiar with it and are comfortable and happy there: start learning
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Although I worked there for over a year, I never really felt settled. I am now settled, much more confident in myself and happy."
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a competition that is decided by choosing a particular ticket or number by chance start learning
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She won £ 7,055,142.10 in Friday's EuroMillions draw
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to state that you have a legal right to own something such as a property, business, or title: start learning
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four of the winning EuroMillions tickets were bought in the UK - and one is still unclaimed.
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(especially of people and their behaviour) very energetic: start learning
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Young and exuberant, he symbolizes Italy's new vitality. Would you define Ianthe's dog's behaviour as malicious, revengeful, naughty, or exuberant?
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