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pigeons

/ˈpɪdʒɪns/ /ˈpɪdʒəns/

Meanings
noun
One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

Examples :

"Pigeons often gather in the park to be fed breadcrumbs. "
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Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

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breadcrumbs noun

/ˈbɹɛdˌkɹʌmz/ /ˈbɹɛdˌkɹʌmbs/

(chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

"After making the sandwiches, there were breadcrumbs all over the counter. "

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isolationist noun

/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃənɪst/

One who advocates or supports isolationism.

"The elderly man was an isolationist, preferring to stay home and read rather than attend social gatherings. "

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

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intervention noun

/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/

The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.

"The teacher's intervention helped the struggling student understand the math problem. "

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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commentators noun

/ˈkɒmənˌteɪtərz/ /ˈkɑːmənˌteɪtərz/

A person who comments; especially someone who is paid to give his/her opinions in the media about current affairs, sports, etc.

"The commentators on TV discussed the football game's controversial call. "

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

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negotiation noun

/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

"The negotiation between the students and the teacher resulted in a later homework deadline. "