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1 nature
['nei ə]1) (the physical world, eg trees, plants, animals, mountains, rivers etc, or the power which made them: the beauty of nature; the forces of nature; the study of nature.) φύση2) (the qualities born in a person; personality: She has a generous nature.) φύση,φυσικό3) (quality; what something is or consists of: What is the nature of your work?) φύση4) (a kind, type etc: bankers and other people of that nature.) φύση,είδος•- - natured- in the nature of -
2 force
[fo:s] 1. noun1) (strength or power that can be felt: the force of the wind.) δύναμη,ισχύς/βία2) (a person or thing that has great power: the forces of Nature.) δύναμη3) ((sometimes with capital) a group of men prepared for action: the police force; the Royal Air Force.) δύναμη2. verb1) (to make (someone or something) do something, go somewhere etc, often against his etc will: He forced me to give him money.) αναγκάζω2) (to achieve by strength or effort: He forced a smile despite his grief.) καταφέρνω με το ζόρι•- forced- forceful
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3 freak
[fri:k]1) (an unusual or abnormal event, person or thing: A storm as bad as that one is a freak of nature; ( also adjective) a freak result.) τέρας/αλλόκοτο φαινόμενο2) (a person who is wildly enthusiastic about something: a film-freak.) μανιακός•
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