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echt

/ɛkt/

Meanings
adjective
Proper, real, genuine, true to type

Examples :

"This echt leather wallet will last for years. "
quality character being

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proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

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wallet noun

/ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɑlət/

A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

"My wallet contained my credit cards and some cash for lunch. "

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type noun

/taɪp/

A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

"This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."

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this noun

/ðəs/

Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

"This book is my favorite. "

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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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last adjective

/last/ /ɫast/ /lɑːst/ /læst/

Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

"“Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick."

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

"This gift is for you."

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genuine adjective

/ˈdʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

"The antique chair was a genuine Victorian piece, made from the original wood. "

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true noun

/tɹuː/ /tɹu/

The state of being in alignment.

"The true alignment of the project team's goals was essential for success. "

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leather noun

/ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

"My new jacket is made of soft leather. "

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real noun

/ɹiːl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ /ɹeɪˈɑl/

A commodity; see realty.

"The family's real estate investment was quite successful. "

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will verb

/wɪl/

(now uncommon or literary) To wish, desire (something).

"Do what you will."