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1please Listen to audio/ˈpli:z/ adverb
1 aused to ask for something in a polite way Please come in. Please bring your books with you to every class. Pass the salt, please. = Would you please pass the salt. I'll have a glass of red wine, please. Please don't leave the door open. Next, please! = Will the next person please come forward?
bused to show that a request is serious or important Please, God, help us. I beg you. Please, don't leave me here alone. Will everyone please be quiet and listen?
2used as a polite way of saying yes Would you like some tea? Please. How about a piece of cake? Yes, please.
3 informalused to show that you do not agree with or believe something that was said Oh, please. You can't be serious! That makes no sense!

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