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snowbirds

/ˈsnoʊbɜːrdz/ /ˈsnoʊbɝːdz/

Meanings
noun
A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.

Examples :

"During winter, the snowbirds flitted about the snowy bird feeder, their dark eyes contrasting with their white-edged tails. "
bird animal nature

Related Words

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

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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normalizes verb

/ˈnɔːrməlaɪzɪz/ /ˈnɔːrməˌlaɪzɪz/

To make normal, to make standard.

"There is little hope that the two countries will normalize relations; their governments seem to hate each other and would just as soon stay on bad terms."

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potentially adverb

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

"The new student is potentially a star athlete; she runs very fast and jumps high. "

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snowdrifts noun

/ˈsnoʊˌdrɪfts/

A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.

"After the blizzard, snowdrifts blocked the driveway, making it difficult to leave for work. "

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sensitive noun

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

"My sister has a sensitivity to subtle changes in the weather; she can feel an approaching storm hours before anyone else notices. "

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primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

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conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

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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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harshest adjective

/ˈhɑːrʃɪst/ /ˈhɑːrʃəst/

Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.

"The sandpaper was the harshest material I used to smooth the wood. "

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contrasting verb

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪŋ/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the advantages of a morning class with the advantages of an evening class to help students decide which schedule would work best for them. "

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fluttering verb

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɾərɪŋ/

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

"flags fluttering in the wind"

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guidelines noun

/ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/

A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

"He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement."