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limping

/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

Examples :

"After he tripped, he was limping and holding his knee. "
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Related Words

Illustration propulsion

propulsion noun

/pɹəˈpʌlʃən/

The action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

"The rocket's powerful propulsion carried it into space. "

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration recession

recession noun

/ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/

The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.

"The tide caused a recession of the ocean water, leaving the sandbars exposed. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration efficiently

efficiently adverb

/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

Illustration unsatisfactory

unsatisfactory adjective

/ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ /ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfækəri/

Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory

"The student's report card showed several unsatisfactory grades. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration unexpected

unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration inadequate

inadequate noun

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

An individual who is inadequate.

"The inadequate showed up late to every class, making it hard to keep up with the course material. "

Illustration favouring

favouring verb

/ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/ /ˈfeɪvərɪŋɡ/

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

"My mom is favouring the bakery downtown for its delicious croissants. "

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malfunctioning verb

/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ /ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃn̩ɪŋ/

To function improperly

"She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned."

Illustration irregularly

irregularly adverb

/ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/

In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.

"The children's bedtime was irregularly scheduled, sometimes at 8:00 pm, sometimes at 9:00 pm. "