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far

/fɑː/ /fɑɹ/

Meanings
adjective
Distant; remote in space.

Examples :

"He went to a far land."
space geography essential

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Illustration important

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."

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration segmented

segmented verb

/ˈsɛɡˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈsɛɡˌmɛntəd/

To divide into segments or sections.

"Segment the essay by topic."

Illustration travelled

travelled verb

/ˈtɹævl̩d/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"Last summer, my family travelled to France for vacation. "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration difference

difference noun

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

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sourdough noun

/ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/

A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.

"My favorite sandwich is made with fresh sourdough bread because I love its tangy flavor. "

Illustration currently

currently adverb

/ˈkʌɹəntli/

At this moment, at present, now.

"Currently, I am working on my history assignment. "

Illustration announced

announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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measured verb

/ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."