Definition: In a manner that shows persistence and refusal to change one's attitude or opinion.

Example sentences:

• Despite all the evidence against him, he stubbornly refused to admit his mistake.

• Mary's cat stubbornly refuses to eat anything other than its favorite brand of cat food.

• John's stubbornly held beliefs caused tension in his relationships with others.

Definition: A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with perforated holes, used for draining liquid from food.

Example sentences:

• After cooking the pasta, I used a colander to drain the water.

• The chef used a colander to rinse the vegetables before adding them to the salad.

• She placed the washed berries in a colander to drain off the excess water.

Definition: Small adjustments or fine-tuning made to improve something.

Example sentences:

• The designer made some tweaks to the logo to make it more visually appealing.

• After receiving feedback, the author made a few tweaks to improve the flow of the story.

• The mechanic made a few tweaks to the engine to optimize its performance.

Definition: A net-like structure of fibers or wires that allows the passage of air, liquid, or small particles.

Example sentences:

• The mosquito net is made of a fine mesh to prevent insects from entering.

• The mesh on the windows allows fresh air to circulate while keeping out bugs.

• The basketball net is made of a woven mesh to allow the ball to pass through.

Definition: Firmly believing or persuaded of something.

Example sentences:

• After seeing the evidence, she was convinced of his guilt.

• The convincing arguments presented by the speaker left everyone in the room convinced.

• The marketing campaign was so persuasive that it convinced many to buy the product.