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riff

/ɹɪf/

Meanings
noun
A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

Examples :

"Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!"
music entertainment

Related Words

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hilarious adjective

/hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ /haɪˈleɹiəs/

Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

"a hilarious joke"

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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exaggerating verb

/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"He was exaggerating when he said he waited in line for ten hours; it was probably only two. "

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instrumental noun

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/

(grammar) The instrumental case.

"The instrumental case, used in some languages, marks the tool or instrument used in an action. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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variation noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "

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sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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simplicity noun

/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

The state or quality of being simple

"The simplicity of her instructions made the project easy to understand. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

An expression of gratitude.

"After receiving the birthday gift, she expressed her thanksgiving with a big hug. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"