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curb

/kɜrb/
Main Example

She stepped off the curb to cross the street.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A raised edge along a street or road that separates it from a sidewalk.

Other Example

He waited at the curb for the bus.

The dog sat quietly by the curb.

They painted the curb to mark the no-parking zone.

Synonyms

curb appeal

curbside pickup

curb stone

Synonyms

edge

border

verge

curb

/kɜrb/
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Main Example

The government wants to curb pollution in the city.

Example context
en-us flagThe government wants to curb pollution in the city.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To control or limit something.

Other Example

She tried to curb her spending this month.

en-us flagShe tried to curb her spending this month.

The school aims to curb bullying among students.

en-us flagThe school aims to curb bullying among students.

We need to curb our use of plastic bags.

en-us flagWe need to curb our use of plastic bags.
Synonyms

curb crime

en-us flagcurb crime

curb excess

en-us flagcurb excess

curb growth

en-us flagcurb growth
Synonyms

restrain

limit

control

curb

/kɜrb/
Main Example

There are curbs on spending in the budget.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A restriction or limitation on something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

curb

/kɜrb/
Main Example

He tried to curb his excitement before the announcement.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To restrain or hold back.

Other Example
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