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migration

/maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

Meanings
noun
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.

Examples :

"The family's migration to a new town was temporary; they planned to return in a year. "
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Related Words

Illustration classrooms

classrooms noun

/ˈklæsˌruːmz/ /ˈklɑːsˌruːmz/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The students walked quickly to their classrooms before the bell rang. "

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration locations

locations noun

/ləʊˈkeɪʃənz/ /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

A particular point or place in physical space.

""Our company has offices in three different locations across the city." "

Illustration scheduled

scheduled verb

/ˈskedʒuːld/ /ˈʃedʒuːld/ /ˈskedʒʊld/ /ˈʃedʒʊld/

To create a time-schedule.

"The doctor scheduled my appointment for next Tuesday at 10 AM. "

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spectacular noun

/spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/

A spectacular display.

"The fireworks display was a spectacular. "

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directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration poisoning

poisoning verb

/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪznɪŋ/

To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

"The assassin poisoned the king."

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congestion noun

/kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

"The morning rush hour caused significant congestion on the roads, making it difficult to get to school on time. "