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telly

/ˈtɛli/

Meanings
noun
Television.

Examples :

"Not much on telly tonight, as usual!"
media entertainment electronics technology communication device

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television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

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decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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hotel noun

/(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/

A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.

"The wealthy family rented a grand hotel in France for their summer vacation. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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tired verb

/taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/

To become sleepy or weary.

"After a long day at school, I tired easily and went straight to bed. "

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motel noun

/moʊˈtɛl/

A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to automobiles parked there.

"We stayed at a motel near the highway on our road trip to visit Grandma. "

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tonight noun

/təˈnaɪt/

The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

"I have high hopes for tonight."

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further verb

/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/

To help forward; to assist.

"The teacher furthered the students' understanding of fractions by providing extra examples. "

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usual noun

/ˈjuːʒʊəl/

The typical state of something, or something that is typical.

"The usual for Sarah on school mornings is getting ready quickly. "

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relax verb

/ɹɪˈlæks/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, I need to relax and have a quiet dinner. "

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watch noun

/wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɑt͡ʃ/

A portable or wearable timepiece.

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."