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avery

/ˈeɪvəri/

Meanings
proper noun
A surname. Also a given name, especially for males.

Examples :

"Avery is a common name in the United States."
person

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common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

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given verb

/ˈɡɪ.vən/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

"The teacher gave the students a new assignment. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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name noun

/neɪm/

Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.

"My sister's name is Emily. "

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males noun

/meɪlz/

One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.

"The study showed that males were slightly taller on average than females in the same age group. "

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states noun

/steɪts/

A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

"The current economic states are causing many people to worry about job security. "

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

"This gift is for you."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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surname noun

/ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/

An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.

"My grandfather's surname, "Miller," came from his family's long-standing work grinding grain. "

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united verb

/juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /juˈnaɪtɪd/

To bring together as one.

"I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures."

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also adverb

/ˈɔːl.səʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/

(focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.

"They had porridge for breakfast, and also toast."