book
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /bʊk/US /bʊk/
Meaning
noun
a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
“His desk was covered with piles of books.”
verb
to arrange to have or use something on a particular date in the future; to buy a ticket in advance
“Book early to avoid disappointment.”
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