noun
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the surface of the earth, esp. the solid surface; ground.
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any particular piece of land; esp., one set aside for a specified purpose.
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any particular area of reference, discussion, work, etc.; topic; subject.
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an upper floor in a multi-storeyed building; upstairs.
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a flight of steps; stairway; stairs.
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a short introductory statement to a book; foreword.
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a mental or emotional position adopted with respect to something; stance.
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the surface of a rock, prepared for inscribing.
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a part or character, that an actor plays in a performance; a role.
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(phil.) any of the seven stages one has to go through in the path of salvation of the soul.