Meaning of the word cotton in English

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cotton

US /ˈkɑː.t̬ən/

UK /ˈkɒt.ən/

Noun

a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical and subtropical plant and is used as a textile fiber and for stuffing and padding

Example:

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This shirt is made of 100% cotton.

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She used a piece of cotton to clean the wound.

Synonym:

fiber lint fluff

Verb

to get on well with someone; to like someone

Example:

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I don't really cotton to his new ideas.

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They didn't cotton to each other at first, but now they're good friends.

Synonym:

like take to warm to get along with

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