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momentous

/məʊˈmɛn.təs/ /moʊˈmɛn.təs/

Meanings
adjective
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

Examples :

"Graduating from college was a momentous occasion in her life. "
event history achievement outcome value society time

Related Words

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graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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outstanding verb

/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌaʊʔˈstændɪŋ/

To resist effectually; withstand; sustain without yielding.

"The firefighters outstanding the intense heat for hours, keeping the fire from spreading. "

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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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college noun

/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/

A corporate group; a group of colleagues.

"The college of teachers collaborated on a new curriculum for the school. "

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life noun

/laɪf/

The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.

"Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life.  He gave up on life."

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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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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occasion noun

/əˈkeɪʒən/

A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

"At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation."

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great noun

/ɡɹeɪt/

A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

"Newton and Einstein are two of the greats of the history of science."

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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. "

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."