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| compact1 |
When something is compact, it doesn't take up much space. [2/3 definitions] |
| compress |
When you compress something, you make it take up less space. [1/2 definitions] |
| embrace |
to take up or accept easily. [1/3 definitions] |
| fill |
to take up all or most of the space in. [1/7 definitions] |
| matter |
all substances that contain atoms and take up space. [1/5 definitions] |
| occupy |
to take up; fill. [1/4 definitions] |
| root1 |
the part of a plant that usually grows underground. Roots take up water and nutrients, and hold the plant in the soil. [1/9 definitions] |
| scoop |
a tool with a short handle attached to a deep, curved bowl, used to take up food or grain. [1/5 definitions] |
| take up |
When something takes up space, it fills the space or uses the space. If your bedroom is small, your bed will probably take up most of the space. |
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