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otázka		Odpoveď
almost not: začať sa učiť		scarcely I could scarcely believe it when she said she wanted to marry me.
a little: začať sa učiť		slightly She's slightly taller than her sister.
having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted: začať sa učiť		counterproductive Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh: začať sa učiť		amusement I play the piano just for my own amusement (= to entertain myself, not other people).
to make something stronger: začať sa učiť		reinforce The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching.
worth a lot of money: začať sa učiť		valuable This is losing valuable business for the company.
to persuade someone to do something: začať sa učiť		induce They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom.
to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly: začať sa učiť		imply Are you implying (that) I'm fat?
to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples: začať sa učiť		illustrate This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.
to do something to show that you have power: začať sa učiť		assert She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.

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