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sphynx

/sfɪŋks/

Meanings
noun
Alternative form of Sphynx

Examples :

"While officially "Sphynx" is the preferred spelling for the hairless cat breed, you might sometimes see it written as "sphynx." "
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preferred verb

/pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

Illustration hairless

hairless adjective

/ˈherləs/ /ˈhɛrləs/

Destitute of hair.

"The Sphynx cat is a breed known for being nearly hairless. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration officially

officially adverb

/əˈfɪʃəli/

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

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breed noun

/bɹiːd/

All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.

"a breed of animal"

Illustration might

might noun

/maɪt/

Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.

"The teacher's might in the classroom was respected by all the students. "

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while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

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form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "

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written verb

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

"The pupil wrote his name on the paper."

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "