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faintly

/ˈfeɪntli/

Meanings
adverb
In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.

Examples :

"I could faintly hear my neighbor playing music next door. "
sound sensation

Related Words

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next noun

/nɛkst/

The one that follows after this one.

"My next class is history. "

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could verb

/kʊd/ /kəd/

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

"My teacher said I could retake the test if I studied hard. "

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faint noun

/feɪnt/

The act of fainting, syncope.

"She suffered another faint."

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very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

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quietly adverb

/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/

In a quiet manner.

"The students quietly finished their tests. "

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neighbor noun

/ˈneɪbər/

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

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playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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lightly adverb

/ˈlaɪtli/

In a light manner.

"The teacher spoke lightly about the upcoming exam, trying not to worry the students. "

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door noun

/dɔː/ /dɔɹ/

A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.

"The front door creaked open, revealing a cool breeze and the scent of freshly baked cookies. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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hear verb

/hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ /hjɜː/

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

"I was deaf, and now I can hear."

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music noun

/ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˈmjuzɪk/

A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "