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eft

/ɛft/

Meanings
noun
A newt, especially the European smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris, syn. Triturus punctatus).

Examples :

"The biologist carefully observed the eft in the pond, noting its smooth skin. "
animal biology nature organism environment

Related Words

Illustration biologist

biologist noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

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 noting

noting verb

/ˈnoʊtɪŋ/

To notice with care; to observe; to remark; to heed.

"If you look to the left, you can note the old cathedral."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

Illustration observed

observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration again

again adverb

/əˈɡeɪn/

Another time; once more.

"I tried the math problem again, and this time I got it right. "

Illustration apologized

apologized verb

/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzd/ /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzd/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

Illustration newt

newt noun

/ˈnjʉːt/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈn(j)ut/

A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

"The pond near the school had many newts. "

Illustration smooth

smooth noun

/smuːð/

Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

"The smooth transition between classes made it easy to get to my next lesson. "

Illustration pond

pond noun

/pɒnd/ /pɑnd/

An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

"The children played near the small pond behind the school. "

Illustration afterwards

afterwards adverb

/ˈɑːftə.wədz/ /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/

(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

"I finished my homework, and afterwards, I played video games. "