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comeuppance

/kʌmˈʌpəns/

Meanings
noun
Retribution which is justly deserved.

Examples :

"After years of cheating on his taxes, the tax evader finally received his comeuppance when he was caught and fined a large sum. "
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Illustration cheating

cheating verb

/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/

To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.

"My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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years noun

/ji.ə(ɹ)z/

A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).

"we moved to this town a year ago;  I quit smoking exactly one year ago"

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finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

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caught verb

[k̠ʰoːt] [kʰoːt] [kʰɑt]

(heading) To capture, overtake.

"The police officer caught the speeding car on the highway. "

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fined verb

/faɪnd/

To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.

"to fine gold"

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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deserved verb

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɝvd/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

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retribution noun

/ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

"After Mark cheated on the exam, the teacher's retribution was to fail him for the entire course. "

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justly adverb

/ˈdʒʌstli/

In a just or fair manner; rightfully.

"The hardworking employee was justly rewarded with a promotion. "

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taxes noun

/ˈtæksɪz/ /ˈtæksiːz/

Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

"We all pay taxes to help fund schools, roads, and hospitals. "