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berth

/bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/

Meanings
noun
A fixed bunk for sleeping (in caravans, trains, etc).

Examples :

"The train's upper berth was already occupied when I boarded. "
nautical vehicle sailing place

Related Words

Illustration upsetting

upsetting verb

/ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ/ /ʌpˈsɛɾɪŋ/

To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

"I’m sure the bad news will upset him, but he needs to know."

Illustration skillfully

skillfully adverb

/ˈskɪlfəli/ /ˈskɪlfʊli/

In a skillful manner; with skill.

"The chef skillfully prepared the meal, using fresh ingredients and precise techniques. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Illustration caravans

caravans noun

/ˈkærəvænz/ /ˈkærəˌvænz/

A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

"The caravans of camels, laden with spices, slowly made their way across the Sahara Desert. "

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration preliminary

preliminary noun

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

"The preliminary schedule for the school trip was posted today, giving us an introduction to the upcoming activities. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

Illustration maneuvering

maneuvering verb

/məˈnuːvərɪŋ/ /məˈnuːvərɪŋɡ/ /məˈnjuːvərɪŋ/ /məˈnjuːvərɪŋɡ/

To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

"The driver was carefully maneuvering the large truck into the tight parking space. "

Illustration sleeping

sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

Illustration tournament

tournament noun

/ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

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officers noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚz/ /ˈɒfɪsəz/ /ˈɔfɪsɚz/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officers organized the fundraising event. "

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occupied adjective

/ˈɑkjəpaɪd/

Reserved, engaged.

"The stall on the left is occupied."