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blackbirds

/ˈblækbɜːdz/ /ˈblækbɝːdz/

Meanings
noun
A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.

Examples :

"This morning, a pair of blackbirds sang beautifully in our garden. "
animal bird nature organism biology ecology

Related Words

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introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration beautifully

beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration pittance

pittance noun

/ˈpɪtəns/

A small allowance of food and drink; a scanty meal.

"The school cafeteria's pittance of soup and bread was barely enough to satisfy the students' hunger. "

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conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

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chicanery noun

/ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/

Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.

"The salesperson used clever chicanery to hide the car's many problems from potential buyers. "

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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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exploitative adjective

/ɛkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something

"The company's low wages and demanding hours were considered exploitative by many workers. "

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elsewhere noun

/ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/ /ˈɛlsˌʍɛːɹ/

A place other than here.

"My favorite books are kept at the library; I don't have them elsewhere. "

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contracts noun

/ˈkɒntræktʃ/ /kənˈtrækts/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."

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plantation noun

/plænˈteɪʃən/

A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

"The old plantation down south still grows cotton, and the owner's family lives in the big white house. "

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recruiters noun

/rɪˈkruːtərz/ /rəˈkruːtərz/

Agent noun of recruit; one who recruits, particularly one employed to recruit others.

"The company hired more recruiters to find qualified candidates for the new jobs. "

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ruthless adjective

/ˈɹuːθləs/

Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

"The ruthless businessman demanded long hours and high productivity from his employees, showing no concern for their personal lives. "