--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 6 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/6/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 6 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Acceleration is getting faster: the speed going up.[↗](../../acceleration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Acceleration is how quickly speed (or velocity) changes; slowing down is a negative acceleration (deceleration).[↗](../../acceleration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Acceleration is how quickly a car can speed up.[↗](../../acceleration/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Acceleration is also any speeding up of a process: the acceleration of climate change.[↗](../../acceleration/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The rocket's acceleration pushed the astronauts into their seats.[↗](../../acceleration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Gravity gives falling objects an acceleration.[↗](../../acceleration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This sports car has amazing acceleration.[↗](../../acceleration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The sprinter's acceleration out of the blocks won the race.[↗](../../acceleration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A bigger force gives a bigger acceleration.[↗](../../acceleration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · On the graph, a steeper line shows greater acceleration.[↗](../../acceleration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists worry about the acceleration of ice melting.[↗](../../acceleration/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accent is the way people from a place or country pronounce a language: a Scottish accent, an American accent.[↗](../../accent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An accent is extra force on one part of a word when you say it, called stress.[↗](../../accent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An accent is a small mark above or below a letter that changes its sound, as in café.[↗](../../accent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* An accent is a small detail that stands out, like an accent colour.[↗](../../accent/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She speaks with an Irish accent.[↗](../../accent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin from Texas has a different accent.[↗](../../accent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Café has an accent on the e.[↗](../../accent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Everybody has an accent.[↗](../../accent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The accent is on the first part of «table».[↗](../../accent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He copied the teacher's accent and everyone laughed.[↗](../../accent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The room is white with red accents.[↗](../../accent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Learning a new language, you might keep your own accent.[↗](../../accent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The accent falls on the second syllable of Ivan, on the first of Popyalof.[↗](../../accent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **accept** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To accept something is to take what someone offers you.[↗](../../accept/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To accept an idea or fact is to agree that it is true.[↗](../../accept/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To accept a situation is to stop fighting it, even if you do not like it.[↗](../../accept/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To accept someone is to welcome them into a group.[↗](../../accept/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To accept is to say yes to an invitation.[↗](../../accept/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She accepted the present with a big smile.[↗](../../accept/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please accept my apology.[↗](../../accept/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We accepted the invitation to the party.[↗](../../accept/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never accept a lift from a stranger.[↗](../../accept/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He accepted that he had made a mistake.[↗](../../accept/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new girl was quickly accepted by the class.[↗](../../accept/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This shop does not accept cash.[↗](../../accept/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I can only accept it with joy.’[↗](../../accept/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And when ye offer a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it that ye may be accepted.[↗](../../accept/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accept/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And when ye sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, ye shall sacrifice it that ye may be accepted.[↗](../../accept/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.22.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accept/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is a vile thing; it shall not be accepted.[↗](../../accept/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accept/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Araunah said unto the king: 'The LORD thy God accept thee.'[↗](../../accept/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.24.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accept/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Receive the memorial of all thy meal-offerings, and accept the fat of thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah (Writings PSA.20.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accept/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Thine ordinances.[↗](../../accept/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.108, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accept/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **acceptable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Acceptable means good enough or allowed.[↗](../../acceptable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Acceptable behaviour or words are ones that most people agree are fine and polite.[↗](../../acceptable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Shouting in class is not acceptable.[↗](../../acceptable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your answer is acceptable, but you can do better.[↗](../../acceptable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Is it acceptable to wear trainers to school?[↗](../../acceptable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Any answer between 9 and 11 is acceptable.[↗](../../acceptable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The water was tested and was acceptable to drink.[↗](../../acceptable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Rude words are not acceptable in the classroom.[↗](../../acceptable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Both spellings are acceptable.[↗](../../acceptable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A small mess is acceptable after painting, as long as you clean up.[↗](../../acceptable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The waters of the Nile had retreated, and the whole bed of the river was covered with frogs, which was a most acceptable prospect for the stork families.[↗](../../acceptable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not bring; for it shall not be acceptable for you.[↗](../../acceptable/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.22.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../acceptable/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Your burnt-offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing unto Me.[↗](../../acceptable/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.6.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../acceptable/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.[↗](../../acceptable/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.21.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../acceptable/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?[↗](../../acceptable/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.58.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../acceptable/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **acceptance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Acceptance is agreeing to take something that is offered, such as a gift, invitation or job.[↗](../../acceptance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Acceptance is welcoming someone into a group and treating them as one of you.[↗](../../acceptance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Acceptance is calmly agreeing that something is true or cannot be changed, even if it is sad.[↗](../../acceptance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* An acceptance (letter) is a message saying "yes" to an offer or a place.[↗](../../acceptance/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thank you for your acceptance of our invitation.[↗](../../acceptance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She got an acceptance letter from the new school.[↗](../../acceptance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The new boy felt acceptance when the team picked him.[↗](../../acceptance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Acceptance of others means respecting differences.[↗](../../acceptance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After a while, Grandma found acceptance that Grandad had passed away.[↗](../../acceptance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The winner gave a short acceptance speech.[↗](../../acceptance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I was not insensible to the advantages of his proposal, and gladly assured him of my acceptance.[↗](../../acceptance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee; they shall come up with acceptance on Mine altar, and I will glorify My glorious house.[↗](../../acceptance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.60.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../acceptance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **access** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Access is a way of getting into a place.[↗](../../access/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Access is the right or chance to use or see something.[↗](../../access/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To access something is to reach it, get into it or use it, especially information on a computer.[↗](../../access/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The only access to the beach is down the steps.[↗](../../access/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Every child should have access to clean water.[↗](../../access/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You need a password to access the school computer.[↗](../../access/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The building has wheelchair access.[↗](../../access/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the fire exit clear for emergency access.[↗](../../access/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We accessed the website from home.[↗](../../access/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Access to the park is free.[↗](../../access/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For it was illuminated by artificial means, and none but women had access to it.[↗](../../access/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I gave access to them that asked not for Me, I was at hand to them that sought Me not; I said: 'Behold Me, behold Me', unto a nation that was not called by My name.[↗](../../access/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.65.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../access/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **accessible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Easy to reach, enter or use.[↗](../../accessible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Easy to use for people with disabilities, for example with ramps, lifts or large print.[↗](../../accessible/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Easy to understand.[↗](../../accessible/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Something that is accessible can be found or obtained by people who want it, such as a book in a library.[↗](../../accessible/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The library is accessible by bus.[↗](../../accessible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new school has ramps so it is accessible for wheelchair users.[↗](../../accessible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cave is only accessible at low tide.[↗](../../accessible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep medicines where they are not accessible to small children.[↗](../../accessible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The book explains science in an accessible way.[↗](../../accessible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The website was made more accessible with bigger text.[↗](../../accessible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There they have remained till the present day, and have at last been made accessible in a complete edition in the original Pali by Prof.[↗](../../accessible/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Google's mission is to organize the world's information and to make it universally accessible and useful.[↗](../../accessible/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../accessible/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible.[↗](../../accessible/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../accessible/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **accession** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Coming to the throne or to an important position: «the king's accession» is when he became king.[↗](../../accession/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Joining an organisation or agreement: «accession to the European Union».[↗](../../accession/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A new item added to a collection, such as a book added to a library or an object to a museum.[↗](../../accession/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After her accession to the throne, the queen gave a speech.[↗](../../accession/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The country celebrated the new king's accession.[↗](../../accession/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ukraine has asked for accession to the European Union.[↗](../../accession/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum's newest accession is a Roman coin.[↗](../../accession/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Every library book has an accession number.[↗](../../accession/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The history book lists each monarch's accession and death.[↗](../../accession/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accident** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accident is something bad that happens by chance, often causing harm or damage, like a car crash or a fall.[↗](../../accident/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An accident is anything that happens without anyone planning it.[↗](../../accident/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «By accident» means not on purpose.[↗](../../accident/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was an accident on the motorway.[↗](../../accident/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I broke the cup by accident.[↗](../../accident/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sorry, it was an accident\![↗](../../accident/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Most accidents happen at home.[↗](../../accident/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He had a bike accident and hurt his arm.[↗](../../accident/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell an adult straight away if there is an accident.[↗](../../accident/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Penicillin was discovered by a happy accident.[↗](../../accident/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Little children sometimes have toilet accidents.[↗](../../accident/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I know how easily accidents happen.[↗](../../accident/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **accidental** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Happening by chance, not planned or meant: an accidental fall.[↗](../../accidental/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (music) A sign such as a sharp or flat added to a note in music.[↗](../../accidental/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Not essential or not part of the main thing (formal).[↗](../../accidental/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The broken window was accidental — the ball slipped.[↗](../../accidental/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Most accidental poisonings happen at home, so keep cleaning products locked away.[↗](../../accidental/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Penicillin was an accidental discovery.[↗](../../accidental/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an accidental tap on the shoulder, not a push.[↗](../../accidental/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The phone insurance covers accidental damage.[↗](../../accidental/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The music has an accidental, a sharp, in bar three.[↗](../../accidental/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Turning from one to another of these accidental illustrations, we by degrees create a mental picture which is not without its peculiar charm.[↗](../../accidental/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accidentally** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Accidentally means by accident, not on purpose, without meaning to.[↗](../../accidentally/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I accidentally knocked over the paint.[↗](../../accidentally/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She accidentally deleted her work.[↗](../../accidentally/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sorry, I accidentally stood on your foot.[↗](../../accidentally/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He accidentally locked himself out.[↗](../../accidentally/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog accidentally ate a sock.[↗](../../accidentally/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They accidentally found an old map.[↗](../../accidentally/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Small children can accidentally swallow button batteries.[↗](../../accidentally/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I didn't do it on purpose; it happened accidentally.[↗](../../accidentally/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · One evening, as he wandered through the suburbs with his whole attention fixed on the sky, he fell accidentally into a deep well.[↗](../../accidentally/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **acclamation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Loud cheering or shouting to show approval or joy.[↗](../../acclamation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Agreement shown by everyone shouting yes, with no vote counted.[↗](../../acclamation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The crowd greeted the prince with loud acclamation.[↗](../../acclamation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new rule was passed by acclamation.[↗](../../acclamation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The people received him with cries of joy and acclamation.[↗](../../acclamation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **accommodate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To provide a place for someone to stay or live.[↗](../../accommodate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To have enough space for a number of people or things (the hall accommodates 200 people).[↗](../../accommodate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To help someone by giving what they need or changing plans for them.[↗](../../accommodate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) To get used to or adjust to something.[↗](../../accommodate/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hotel can accommodate 100 guests.[↗](../../accommodate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each minibus accommodates 12 children.[↗](../../accommodate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hall accommodates up to 300 people.[↗](../../accommodate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We can accommodate you for the night.[↗](../../accommodate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher accommodated his request for extra time.[↗](../../accommodate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new library can accommodate thousands of books.[↗](../../accommodate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "It's always one's duty to accommodate a traveller, they won't interfere with us."[↗](../../accommodate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accommodating** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accommodating person is helpful and willing to change plans to suit others.[↗](../../accommodating/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) Accommodating means having room for or giving a place to stay to people.[↗](../../accommodating/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "the hall is accommodating 300 guests".[↗](../../accommodating/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb form) Accommodating also means making changes so something fits a need.[↗](../../accommodating/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "accommodating pupils who use wheelchairs".[↗](../../accommodating/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hotel staff were very accommodating and found us a bigger room.[↗](../../accommodating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My teacher was accommodating when I was ill and gave me more time.[↗](../../accommodating/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The new gym is accommodating three classes at once.[↗](../../accommodating/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Thanks for being so accommodating about the change of plan.[↗](../../accommodating/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The school is accommodating children who need extra help.[↗](../../accommodating/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each tent is capable of accommodating four campers.[↗](../../accommodating/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accommodation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A place to live or stay, such as a house, flat or hotel room.[↗](../../accommodation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) An agreement or arrangement that helps both sides.[↗](../../accommodation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US, school) Accommodations: changes that help a pupil learn, like extra time.[↗](../../accommodation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We booked accommodation near the beach.[↗](../../accommodation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The accommodation costs £50 per night.[↗](../../accommodation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The school trip includes accommodation and meals.[↗](../../accommodation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Student accommodation is close to the university.[↗](../../accommodation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They needed temporary accommodation after the flood.[↗](../../accommodation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He gets accommodations like extra time in exams.[↗](../../accommodation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Unfortunately I cannot put you up, for I have no bed to offer you, and no accommodation whatsoever for a guest in this poor place!”[↗](../../accommodation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accompanied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Went somewhere with someone.[↗](../../accompanied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Happened or existed together with something else (thunder accompanied by lightning).[↗](../../accompanied/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Played music to support a singer or another player.[↗](../../accompanied/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.[↗](../../accompanied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She accompanied her friend to the doctor.[↗](../../accompanied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain was accompanied by strong winds.[↗](../../accompanied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He sang, accompanied by his sister on the guitar.[↗](../../accompanied/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Each of the 15 children was accompanied by one parent.[↗](../../accompanied/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The meal was accompanied by a fresh salad.[↗](../../accompanied/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her mother accompanied her, crying like anything.[↗](../../accompanied/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accompaniment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (music) An accompaniment is music played to support a singer or another instrument, like piano music behind a song.[↗](../../accompaniment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An accompaniment is something that goes well with something else, especially food: «Chips are a good accompaniment to fish.».[↗](../../accompaniment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «To the accompaniment of» means while a sound is going on: «to the accompaniment of cheers».[↗](../../accompaniment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The choir sang with a piano accompaniment.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher played the guitar accompaniment while we sang.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Gravy is the perfect accompaniment to roast beef.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The team walked out to the accompaniment of loud cheers.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She sang without accompaniment, all alone.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Rice is a tasty accompaniment to curry.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · At these words Amina fetched a lute from a case of yellow satin and gave it to Sadie, who sang several songs to its accompaniment.[↗](../../accompaniment/#x7 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