kernel

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Inflections of 'kernel' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

When both "l" and "ll" forms exist, spellings with a double "l" are correct, but rare, in US English, while those with a single "l" are not correct in UK English.

kernels: v 3rd person singular

kernelling: v pres p (Mainly UK)

kerneling: v pres p (US)

kernelled: v past (Mainly UK)

kerneled: v past (US)

kernelled: v past p (Mainly UK)

kerneled: v past p (US)

kernel
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Sense: Grain

Synonyms:

fruit , seed , grain

Sense: Essential portion

Synonyms:

heart , center , root , essence , core

Sense: A small piece

Synonyms:

morsel, bit

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