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fitfully

/ˈfɪtfəli/ /ˈfɪtfʊli/

Meanings
adverb
In a fitful manner; irregularly or unsteadily.

Examples :

"He slept fitfully, plagued by bad dreams and a persistent cough."
action time condition

Related Words

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bad noun

/bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bæd/ /beəd/

Error, mistake.

"The student made a bad on the math quiz. "

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fitful adjective

/ˈfɪtfʊl/

Irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits.

"His breathing was fitful."

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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plagued verb

/pleɪɡd/ /plæɡd/

To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.

"The student was plagued by constant questions from his classmates about the homework. "

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or conjunction

/ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɔɹ/ /ɚ/

Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either [...] or".

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

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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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dreams noun

/dɹiːmz/

Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.

"Last night, I had strange dreams about flying through space and meeting aliens. "

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slept verb

/slɛpt/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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cough noun

/kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/

A sudden, usually noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often involuntary.

"Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough."

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irregularly adverb

/ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/

In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.

"The children's bedtime was irregularly scheduled, sometimes at 8:00 pm, sometimes at 9:00 pm. "