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individuals

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

Meanings
noun
A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

Examples :

"He is an unusual individual."
person human

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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introduce verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration corporation

corporation noun

/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/ /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/

A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

"The corporation built a new school building, separate from the local community's individual efforts. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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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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contrasted verb

/kənˈtræstɪd/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪd/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the two poems, highlighting the difference in their tone and themes. "

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protects verb

/pɹəˈtɛkts/ /pɹoʊˈtɛkts/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

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population noun

/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"