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http

/ˌeɪtʃˌtiːˌtiːˈpiː/ /ˌheɪtʃˌtiːˌtiːˈpiː/

Meanings
noun
Alternative spelling of HTTP

Examples :

"Many people still type "http" instead of "https" at the beginning of a web address, even though most websites now automatically redirect to the secure version. "
internet computing communication technology

Related Words

Illustration automatically

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

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redirect noun

/ˌriːdəˈrɛkt/ /ˌriːdaɪˈrɛkt/ /ˌriːdəˈdɪrɛkt/ /ˌriːdaɪˈdɪrɛkt/

A redirection.

"The road closure required a significant redirect for our usual commute. "

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websites noun

/ˈwɛbsaɪts/

A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

"Many students use websites like Wikipedia for research, but they should always double-check the information. "

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people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

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spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

Illustration though

though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

Illustration address

address noun

/æˈdɹɛs/ /əˈdɹɛs/

Direction.

"The address on the envelope was 123 Main Street. "

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version noun

/ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɝʒən/

A specific form or variation of something.

"My phone has a new version of the operating system. "

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secure verb

/səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɔɹ/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The school installed new security cameras to secure the building and protect students. "

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beginning noun

/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.

"The beginning of the school year is always exciting. "

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "