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dance

UK/dɑːns/ US/dans/ very common
verb (3) noun (4)

verb

1.

move in a graceful and rhythmical way

  • “The young girl danced into the room”
2.

move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

  • “My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio”
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3.

skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

  • “Dancing flames”
  • “The children danced with joy”

noun

1.
2.
3.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Synonyms
4.

Phrases

  • angels dancing on the head of a pin
  • baby dance
  • Caribbean dance music
  • dance around
  • dance attendance
  • dance band
  • dance belt
  • dance card
  • dance floor
  • dance fly
  • dance game
  • dance gypsy

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