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slit

/ˈslɪt/

Meanings
noun
A narrow cut or opening; a slot.

Examples :

"The new textbook had a slit in the cover for the bookmark. "
part gap

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration lengthwise

lengthwise adjective

/ˈlɛŋθwaɪz/ /ˈlɛŋkθwaɪz/

In the long direction of an oblong object.

"A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools."

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whispers noun

/ˈwɪspərz/ /ˈhwɪspərz/

The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

"The doctor's whispers were barely audible as he explained the diagnosis to the worried family. "

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Illustration prostitute

prostitute noun

/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

"Because she needed money to support her family, she became a prostitute. "

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examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration revealing

revealing verb

/ɹəˈviːlɪŋ/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician was revealing his trick by showing how the disappearing box worked. "

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sexually adverb

/ˈsɛkʃuəli/ /ˈsɛkʃwəli/

In a sexual manner: erotically.

"She kissed him sexually."

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

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notebook noun

/ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/

A book in which notes or memoranda are written.

"My math teacher asked us to keep a notebook for recording our homework assignments. "

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bookmark noun

/ˈbʊkmɑɹk/

A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.

"I used a colorful bookmark to mark the page where I stopped reading my history textbook. "