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raspberries

/ˈræzˌbɛriz/ /ˈræzbəriz/

Meanings
noun
The plant Rubus idaeus.

Examples :

"My grandfather grows raspberries in his garden, and they always produce a lot of delicious fruit each summer. "
plant fruit food
noun
A noise intended to imitate the passing of flatulence, made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protruding from and pressed against the lips, or by blowing air through the lips while they are pressed firmly together or against skin, used humorously or to express derision.

Examples :

"The boy made a funny raspberries sound when his sister tripped on the stairs. "
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Related Words

Illustration blackberries

blackberries noun

/ˈblækˌbɛriz/ /ˈblækˌbɛrɪz/

A fruit-bearing shrub of the species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.

"We picked juicy blackberries from the bushes in the backyard to make a pie. "

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derision noun

/dɪˈɹɪʒən/

Act of treating with disdain.

"His suggestion to skip the homework was met with laughter and derision by the teacher. "

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humorously adverb

/ˈhjuːmərəsli/ /ˈjuːmərəsli/

In a humorous manner; jocularly

"He always managed to make people laugh at the tea table - he could pull faces so humorously."

Illustration protruding

protruding verb

/proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/ /prəˈtruːdɪŋ/

To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

"The nail was protruding from the wall, so I hammered it back in. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

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

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flatulence noun

/ˈflæt͡ʃələns/

The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

"After eating a large bowl of beans, Michael suffered from embarrassing flatulence throughout the afternoon. "

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intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration delicious

delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

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

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

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aggregate noun

/ˈæɡrɪɡeɪt/ /ˈæɡrɪɡət/

A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.

"The aggregate of student test scores gave the teacher a good overview of the class's understanding of the material. "

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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raspberry noun

/ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/

The plant Rubus idaeus.

"My grandma's garden has a healthy raspberry plant. "