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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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adverb

in a way that is correct and exact; without error

“She measured the ingredients accurately to ensure the cake turned out perfectly.”

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Dictionary Entry

baste

Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/beɪst/

To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

Origin

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Common Phrases

. bastefrequently bastebaste machinebaste hand
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Synonyms

clobberbattertackingbasting

Antonyms

foul

Related Words

thrashtackgatherbesewstitch

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