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stables

/ˈsteɪbəlz/

Meanings
noun
A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.

Examples :

"The horses belonging to the police are kept in the stables near the park. "
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Related Words

Illustration racehorses

racehorses noun

/ˈreɪsˌhɔːrsɪz/ /ˈreɪsˌhɔːrsəz/

A horse that competes in races.

"The wealthy owner kept his racehorses in a large, comfortable stable. "

Illustration dependency

dependency noun

/dɪˈpɛndənsi/

A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.

"The student's dependency on the teacher's guidance prevented them from working independently on the project. "

Illustration barristers

barristers noun

/ˈbærɪstərz/ /ˈbærəstərz/

A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.

"The barristers presented their case to the judge in the high court. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration advocates

advocates noun

/ˈæd.və.keɪts/

Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

"The accused needed strong advocates to represent him in court. "

Illustration prostitutes

prostitutes noun

/ˈprɑstəˌtuts/ /ˈprɑstɪˌtuts/

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

"In some cities, prostitutes work on the streets to earn money. "

Illustration disappointing

disappointing verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪn/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

Illustration prestigious

prestigious adjective

/pɹə-/

Of high prestige.

"She has a prestigious job with an international organization."

Illustration belonging

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"

Illustration businessman

businessman noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

"My father is a businessman who owns a small electronics store. "