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partitives

/ˈpɑːrtɪtɪvz/ /ˈpɑːrtətɪvz/

Meanings
noun
(grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

Examples :

""Some of the students," "a slice of pizza," and "a handful of sand" all contain partitives. "
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word noun

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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slice noun

/slaɪs/

That which is thin and broad.

"The cake had a beautiful slice, thin and wide, perfect for sharing. "

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sand noun

/sænd/

Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.

"The children played happily on the sandy beach. "

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pizza noun

/ˈpiːt.sə/ /ˈpitsə/

A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread dough crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese and other ingredients such as meat, vegetables or fruit

"Want to go out for pizza tonight?"

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case noun

/keɪs/

An actual event, situation, or fact.

"For a change, in this case, he was telling the truth."

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handful noun

/ˈhæn(d)fəl/

The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.

"My sister brought a handful of cookies to share with the class. "

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grammar noun

/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/

A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.

"My son is studying grammar in his English class. "

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partitive noun

/ˈpɑːrtɪtɪv/ /ˈpɑːrtətɪv/

(grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

""Some of the students" is an example of a partitive. "

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some adverb

/sɐm/ /sʌm/

Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

"I guess he must have weighed some 90 kilos."

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phrase noun

/fɹeɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

"My mom used the phrase "Think before you speak" often. "

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contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "