Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see doctor, -'s, orders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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noun
The number nine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, plural, plural-only
Topics: bingo, games
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History
A laxative pill, "number 9", once issued in the British army
