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burra

/ˈbʌɹə/

Meanings
adjective
Big or important — used as a title of respect

Examples :

"a burra sahib"
culture language society title

Related Words

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sahib noun

/ˈsɑː(ɦ)ɪb/ /ˈseɪɪb/

A term of respect for a white European or other person of rank in colonial India.

"During the British Raj, the Indian workers addressed their British manager as "Sahib" out of respect. "

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as adverb

/ˈæs/

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

"The student studied hard for the test, as did her brother. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

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respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

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title noun

/ˈtaɪtl̩/

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also

"My grandfather's title was "Professor," reflecting his long career in education. "

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big noun

/bɪɡ/

Someone or something that is large in stature

"The big won the school's annual sports day. "

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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or conjunction

/ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɔɹ/ /ɚ/

Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either [...] or".

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "