Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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parole | Yes | No | Yes | No |
promise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
parole (noun) | promise (noun) |
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(law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with | grounds for feeling hopeful about the future |
a promise | a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future |
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group |
parole (verb) | promise (verb) |
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release a criminal from detention and place him on parole | make a promise or commitment |
promise to undertake or give | |
make a prediction about; tell in advance | |
give grounds for expectations |