Function
How words are described
| exact | exact function | exact take |
| similar | similar function | similar take |
| normal | normal function | normal take |
| usual | usual function | usual take |
| Other adjectives: complex, original, true, single, obvious, actual, real, little, new, unique, major, alternate, different. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Breakable Power Up: If you take enough damage to empty the Life Meter, the equipped function using the most MEM is disabled (if this happens to be your only damage-dealing function, then the second-highest is taken instead).
Source: Video Game / Transistor -
Despite being referred to as a "bounty hunter" she doesn't actually take on bounties, most often serving this function to the Federation instead.
Source: Franchise / Metroid - Her function in the plot is similar to that of a traditional dead lover / love interest; in fact, Train's affection for her is enough to cause Creed to "take drastic measures".
Source: The Not-Love Interest
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