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mechanically

/məˈkænɪkli/

Meanings
adverb
In a mechanical manner.

Examples :

"The student recited the poem mechanically, without any emotion or understanding. "
machine technical technology

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recited verb

/rɪˈsaɪtɪd/ /riˈsaɪtɪd/

To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.

"The student proudly recited the poem from memory in front of the class. "

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emotion noun

/iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

"Seeing her favorite teacher made her feel a rush of positive emotion. "

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mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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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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poem noun

/ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ /poʊ̯m/

A literary piece written in verse.

"My grandmother wrote a beautiful poem about her childhood memories. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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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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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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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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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. "