| query | If you d_____ something, you notice it or sense it, even though it is not very obvious .If you detect something, you notice it or sense it, even though it is not very obvious . Arnold could detect a certain sadness in the old man's face. |
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| word | detect |
| full-definition | verb To detect something means to find it or discover that it is present somewhere by using equipment or making an investigation . ...a sensitive piece of equipment used to detect radiation. Most skin cancers can be cured if detected and treated early. ...a device which can detect who is more at risk of a heart attack. If you detect something, you notice it or sense it, even though it is not very obvious . Arnold could detect a certain sadness in the old man's face. |
| inflections | detectsdetectingdetected |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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