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Language Research - Words
pole · noun C /poʊl/Full view
pole
C2 a long, thin stick made of wood or metal, often used to hold something up
Dictionary example:

tent poles

Learner example:

It showed two young women in t-shirts and shorts leaning against a big pole stating '90 miles to Cuba'. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)

be poles apart
C2 to be complete opposites
Dictionary example:

They are poles apart in their attitudes to religion.

Learner example:

Soho at night seemed to be the nicest place on Earth, poles apart from my home town. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

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