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generously

/ˈdʒɛnərəsli/ /ˈdʒɛnrəsli/

Meanings
adverb
In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.

Examples :

"He generously donated what little he could."
attitude character value moral

Related Words

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giving verb

/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

"She is giving her friend a book. "

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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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way noun

/weɪ/

(heading) To do with a place or places.

"The way to the school library is through the main entrance. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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generous adjective

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

"Thank you for your generous words."

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what adverb

/wɔt/ /wʌt/ [wʌɾ] /wɒt/

(Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.

"My brother said he was going to help with the dishes. What, he's never done a chore before! "

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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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donated verb

/ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/ /ˈdoʊneɪtəd/

To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.

"He donated an etching from his own collection to the new art gallery."

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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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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ample adjective

/ˈæm.pəl/

Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.

"an ample house"