Connections Answers
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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EQUIPMENT
These words are all different ways to refer to items, supplies, or equipment needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Individual words:
•GEAR: Things you need for a specific activity, hobby, or sport. For example, 'camping gear' includes tents and sleeping bags.
•KIT: A collection of specific tools or items for a particular purpose, often kept together. Like a 'first-aid kit' for emergencies.
•STUFF: A general, informal word for things, items, or belongings. 'I need to pack my stuff for the trip' means packing my clothes and items.
•TACKLE: Equipment, especially used for fishing (e.g., 'fishing tackle' includes rods, lines, and hooks). It can also mean general equipment.
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DRESS IN
These words all describe the act of placing clothes or accessories onto your body, or having them on.
Individual words:
•DON: To put on clothes, especially something specific or formal like a uniform, robe, or a mask. It's often used in older or more serious contexts.
•PUT ON: This is a very common phrase meaning to place clothes, shoes, or accessories onto your body. For example, 'I put on my jacket before going outside.'
•SPORT: To wear something, often new, stylish, or noticeable, and show it off with pride or confidence. Like 'He's sporting a cool new hat today.'
•WEAR: To have clothes, jewelry, or accessories on your body. It describes the state of having them on, or the regular act of choosing them. 'She likes to wear bright colors.'
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STREET SUFFIXES
These words are commonly used as suffixes (endings) in American street names. They describe different types of roads or paths.
Individual words:
•ALLEY: A narrow path or road, often behind buildings, used for service access. It can be part of a street name, like "Elm Alley."
•COURT: A short street that often ends in a circle or dead-end. Many houses are built around this type of street, like "Oak Court."
•LANE: A narrow road or path, often found in residential areas or the countryside. It's a common ending for street names, such as "Whispering Lane."
•WAY: A general term for a path or road. As part of a street name, like "Garden Way," it often refers to a particular route or type of road.
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NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
These are common short forms of names (nicknames) that also have other very different meanings in English.
Individual words:
•BILL: A document asking for money you owe, like for electricity. Also, a piece of paper money, like a dollar bill.
•BOB: A short haircut, especially for women. Also, a quick up-and-down movement, like when you 'bob' your head.
•PAT: A light, gentle touch with your open hand, often to show kindness. Also, a small, flat piece of food, like a 'pat of butter'.
•TOM: A male cat is called a 'tomcat'. Also, a male turkey is often called a 'tom'.