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Stagnant

Definition:

Stagnant refers to something or someone that is not moving or flowing, often used to describe water, air, or situations that lack progress or development.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: The stagnant water had a foul smell.
• Noun: The lake turned into a stagnant after the dam broke.

Senses:

1. Stagnant (Adjective): Characterized by a lack of motion, flow, or progress.
2. Stagnant (Noun): A body of water or an area where the water is not flowing or in motion.

Usage:

Adjective:

1. The stagnant economy has resulted in high unemployment rates.

2. The stagnant air in the room made it difficult to breathe.

3. The stagnant relationship between the two nations led to tensions.

Noun:

1. The pond turned into a stagnant after weeks of no rain.

2. The blocked pipes created a stagnant in the drainage system.

3. The stagnant of the river caused the water to become polluted.

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