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ductile

ductile is a synonym of plastic

adjective [ duhk-tl ]

ductile is another word for plastic

✅ Something plastic is easily molded or shaped when heated (The plastic quality of the clay made it easy to create new shapes).

✅ Something ductile is capable of being drawn out into thin wires or shaped without breaking, especially metals (Gold is highly ductile, making it ideal for jewelry).

✅ Both words describe materials that are flexible or shapeable.

✅ The adjective plastic is commonly associated with synthetic materials like plastics, while ductile usually refers to metals (The plastic consistency of the wax was perfect for the art project; The ductile nature of copper makes it useful in wiring).

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counter

counter is a synonym of oppose

verb [ koun-ter ]

counter is another word for oppose

Oppose means to actively resist or disagree with something (The council members opposed the new policy).

Counter means to act in opposition to or challenge something directly (She countered his argument with strong evidence).

✅ Both words describe resisting or standing against something.

Oppose is often used for general disagreement or resistance, while counter suggests a more immediate or direct response (I opposed the idea from the start; You countered the opponent's points one by one during the debate).

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immoderately

immoderately is a synonym of extremely

adverb [ ih-mod-er-it-lee ]

immoderately is another word for extremely

Extremely means to a very high degree, beyond the usual or expected (The weather was extremely hot this summer).

Immoderately refers to something that is done with a lack of restraint or self-control, often excessively (We ate immoderately at the buffet, piling our plates with food).

✅ Both words describe something done in excess or beyond the norm.

Extremely is a more common term for describing intensity, while immoderately implies lack of control or excess (The extremely fast runner broke the record; Over the holidays, I ate immoderately which gave me a stomachache).

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