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garages

/ɡəˈrɑːʒɪz/ /ɡəˈrɑːdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

Examples :

""Many families use their garages not just for cars, but also for storing bikes, lawnmowers, and holiday decorations." "
building vehicle property architecture

Related Words

Illustration stretched

stretched verb

/stɹɛtʃt/

To lengthen by pulling.

"I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke."

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building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

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energetic adjective

/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/

Possessing or pertaining to energy.

"Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space."

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personified verb

/pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪd/ /pɜːrˈsɑːnɪfaɪd/

To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.

"Mozart could be said to personify musical genius."

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

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aeroplane noun

/ˈeə.ɹə.pleɪn/

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

"The aeroplane flew overhead, leaving a white trail in the sky. "

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decorations noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The children hung colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. "

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miscellaneous adjective

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/

Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

"The drawer contained miscellaneous items, including pens, paperclips, and rubber bands. "

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listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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lawnmowers noun

/ˈlɔːnmoʊərz/ /ˈlɑːnmoʊərz/

A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.

"We replaced our old electric lawnmower with a new cordless one."

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convertible noun

/kənˈvəːtɪbəl/ /kənˈvəɹdəbəl/

(in plural) Interchangeable things or terms.

"The teacher explained that "sunrise" and "dawn" are convertible terms; they mean almost the same thing. "