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pasture

pasture is a synonym of meadow

noun [ pas-cher, pahs- ]

pasture is another word for meadow

✅ A meadow is an area of grassland that livestock can graze on or that can be used to grow hay (We camped in a beautiful meadow).

✅ A pasture is also an area of grassland that livestock can graze on (There were six sheep in the pasture).

Meadow, however, can refer to any field of grass or wildflowers, whether or not animals graze on it, whereas pasture particularly implies the presence of livestock.

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delicate

delicate is a synonym of fragile

adjective [ del-i-kit ]

delicate is another word for fragile

Fragile describes something that is easily broken or damaged. It can also describe people who appear vulnerable (a fragile plate; I felt fragile after my bad day).

Delicate describes things that are easily broken and people who are physically weak and frail (His health was delicate; a delicate fabric that was easy to tear).

✅ When referring to things, fragile emphasizes a lack of strength in the object, while delicate can be used for finely built items.

✅  When describing people, delicate refers to physical health or strength, whereas fragile more often refers to mental health and strength.

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clutch

clutch is a synonym of grasp

verb [ kluhch ]

clutch is another word for grasp

Grasp means to hold something firmly (I grasped the handle).

Clutch means to hold something tightly (I clutched her hand as we rode the rollercoaster).

Grasp suggests a firm and secure, but not tight, hold. Grasp also often suggests a reassuring or comforting hold (My father grasped my hand to stop it from shaking).

Clutch suggests a tight, even overly tight, hold, often due to emotions like anxiety or fear (He clutched my hand as we walked through the dark room).

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