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shorted

/ˈʃɔːrtɪd/ /ˈʃɔːrdɪd/

Meanings
verb
To cause a short circuit in (something).

Examples :

"The spilled water shorted the laptop, and it stopped working. "
electronics technical technology electric

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delivery noun

/dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/

The act of conveying something.

"The delivery was completed by four."

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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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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

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shortchange verb

/ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ʃɔɹtˈtʃeɪndʒ/

To defraud someone by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.

"I got shortchanged! …I gave him $10 for a $5 item and he only gave me $1 back."

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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. "

Illustration groceries

groceries noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/

The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

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shorting verb

/ˈʃɔːrtɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːɾɪŋ/

To cause a short circuit in (something).

"The spilled coffee is shorting the keyboard, so it's not working properly. "

Illustration securities

securities noun

/sɪˈkjʊərɪtiz/ /səˈkjʊərɪtiz/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The new alarm system provided the family with a greater sense of securities after a recent break-in. "

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profiting verb

/ˈprɒfɪtɪŋ/ /ˈprɑːfɪtɪŋ/

To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).

"Attending the free workshops is profiting Maria by helping her improve her job skills. "

Illustration yesterday

yesterday noun

/ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/

The day immediately before today; one day ago.

"Today is the child of yesterday and the parent of tomorrow."