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use

/juːz/ /juːs/

Meanings
noun
The act of using.

Examples :

"The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."
action utility function essential

Related Words

Illustration dictionary

dictionary noun

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"To understand the word "optimistic," I looked it up in the dictionary. "

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usefulness noun

/ˈjuːsfəlnəs/

The quality or degree of being useful.

"The usefulness of his latest reorganisation has been disputed."

Illustration presentations

presentations noun

/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌpɹiːzənˈteɪʃənz/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The students gave their presentations about different countries in geography class. "

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canterbury noun

/ˈkæntərbəri/ /ˈkæntərbɛri/

A rack for magazines or other papers, usually wooden, often done as a decorative piece.

"We keep our magazines and newspapers neatly organized in a small wooden canterbury next to the sofa. "

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invaluable adjective

/ɪnˈvæljuəbəl/ /ɪnˈvæljʊwəbəl/

Of great value; costly, precious, priceless.

"Her grandmother's advice was invaluable to her during her college years. "

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participial noun

/pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpɪəl/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpɪəl/

(grammar) a participle

"The participial phrase "being late" was the reason for his scolding. "

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vocabulary noun

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

"The student used the new vocabulary list to learn the names of different flowers. "

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flashcards noun

/ˈflæʃkɑːrdz/ /ˈflæʃkɑrdz/

A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.

"Many people use flashcards to learn languages."

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

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pronunciation noun

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

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occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "