(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ is an official announcement or statement.
They will sign the ~ tomorrow...
The opening speeches sounded more like ~s of war than offerings of peace.
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2.
A ~ is a firm, emphatic statement which shows that you have no doubts about what you are saying.
...~s of undying love.
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3.
A ~ is a written statement about something which you have signed and which can be used as evidence in a court of law.
On the customs ~, the sender labeled the freight as agricultural machinery...
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