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limp
/lɪmp/
verb 7adj 5noun 3phrase 1
Collocations
12(adj.)
VERBS
be, feel, hang, lie, look, seem
After the long hike, my legs felt limp and exhausted.
become, go, grow
The old dog's muscles gradually grew limp as he rested after the long walk.
ADV
very | completely | rather
(noun.)
ADJ
pronounced | slight
VERB + LIMP
walk with
leave sb with
The old injury left her with a noticeable limp that never completely disappeared.
(verb.)
ADV
badly, heavily
After the accident, she limped heavily down the hospital corridor toward the waiting room.
a little, slightly
along, away, off
After the soccer game, she limped slowly along the sideline toward the bench.
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