magic
B1Frequent NGSL-3UK /ˈmædʒɪk/US /ˈmædʒɪk/
Meaning
adjective
having or using special powers to make impossible things happen or seem to happen
“a magic spell/charm/potion”
noun
the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things
“Do you believe in magic?”
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