verb - to make someone or something seem less important or successful by comparison
noun - a strange or unusual feature, detail, or habit; something that is distinctive or odd
adverb, formal - used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or reverses one that has just been made
adjective, formal - showing respect and politeness to someone, especially someone in a position of authority or higher status
verb - to talk to someone or write to them regularly, so you don’t lose contact
noun, British English, informal - a young person, often from a lower social class who uses rude language, and behaves in a loud or aggressive way
adverb - always reliable, constant, and never-ending
adjective - always reliable, constant, and never-ending
noun - the amount of something that can fit on a tablespoon