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inherent

/ɪnˈhɛɹənt/

Meanings
adjective
Naturally as part or consequence of something.

Examples :

"The inherent messiness of a toddler is part of their developing independence. "
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as adverb

/ˈæs/

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

"The student studied hard for the test, as did her brother. "

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naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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independence noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

"The student's desire for independence led her to move out of her parents' house after graduating high school. "

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part noun

/pɐːt/ /pɑːt/ /pɑɹt/

A portion; a component.

"The car's engine is made of many different parts. "

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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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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toddler noun

/ˈtɒdlər/ /ˈtɑdlər/

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "