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irrationally

/ɪˈræʃənəli/ /ɪˈreɪʃənəli/

Meanings
adverb
In an irrational manner; without reason; in a manner contrary to reason

Examples :

"Despite feeling tired, he irrationally stayed up late, trying to finish his project. "
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reason noun

/ˈɹiːzən/

A cause:

"The reason for my late arrival was a flat tire. "

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project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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tired verb

/taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/

To become sleepy or weary.

"After a long day at school, I tired easily and went straight to bed. "

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feeling verb

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

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finish noun

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

An end; the end of anything.

"The finish of the school year was a relief for all the students. "

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stayed verb

/steːd/ /steɪd/

To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

"The doctor stayed the patient's weak arm with a pillow. "

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irrational noun

/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

"Pi is an irrational number. "

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contrary noun

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

The opposite.

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

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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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trying verb

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

"I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."

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despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "