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berm

/bɜːrm/

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Visual illustration for the word "flooding" - To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.
floodingverb
/ˈflʌdɪŋ/

To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.

"After the heavy rain, the river was flooding the nearby town. "

Visual illustration for the word "something" - An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
somethingnoun
/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Visual illustration for the word "fortification" - The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
fortificationnoun
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

Visual illustration for the word "neighborhood" - The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.
neighborhoodnoun
/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.
especiallyadverb
/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Visual illustration for the word "insulation" - The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.
insulationnoun
/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/

The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.

"The insulation in the attic helped keep the house warm in winter. "

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.
carefullyadverb
/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Visual illustration for the word "playground" - (outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
playgroundnoun
/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Visual illustration for the word "patrolled" - To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
patrolledverb
/pəˈtɹəʊld/ /pəˈtɹoʊld/

To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

""Police officers patrolled the neighborhood every night to keep residents safe." "

Visual illustration for the word "construction" - The process of constructing.
constructionnoun
/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Visual illustration for the word "pretending" - To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
pretendingverb
/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "

Visual illustration for the word "sandcastle" - A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.
sandcastlenoun
/ˈsændˌkæsəl/ /ˈsænkæsəl/

A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.

"The little boy spent the whole afternoon building a magnificent sandcastle on the beach, complete with towers and a moat. "