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Vocabulary Entry
vacuum
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A space from which all or most of the air or other gas has been removed.
Example Sentences
"The vacuum created by the pump was so strong that it collapsed the container."
"Scientists often conduct experiments in a vacuum to eliminate air resistance."
"The vacuum of outer space is what makes it silent."
V
verb
To clean or remove dirt from a surface using a vacuum cleaner.
Example Sentences
"I need to vacuum the living room before our guests arrive."
"She vacuums the carpets every Saturday morning."
"After the dog shed all its fur, I had to vacuum the entire house."