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foreknown

/fɔːrˈnoʊn/ /fɔːrˈnəʊn/

Meanings
verb
To have knowledge of beforehand.

Examples :

"The teacher foreknew that many students would struggle with the difficult math problem. "
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knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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foreknew verb

/fɔːrˈnjuː/ /fɔːrˈnuː/

To have knowledge of beforehand.

"Since the weather forecast was accurate, Sarah foreknew it would rain and brought an umbrella. "

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

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beforehand adjective

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/

In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

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problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

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anticipated verb

/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/ /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/

To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

"The teacher anticipated the students' confusion about the new topic and explained it again, more slowly. "

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predicted verb

/pɹɪˈdɪktɪd/

To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

"The weather forecast predicted rain for tomorrow, so I will bring an umbrella. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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struggle noun

/ˈstrʌɡəl/

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.

"The gymnast's struggle to hold the difficult handstand was impressive. "