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volunteers

/vɒlənˈtɪəz/ /vɑlənˈtɪɹz/

Meanings
noun
One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

Examples :

"Many volunteers helped clean up the park on Saturday morning. "
person service organization society human job aid work value action
noun
One who enters into military service voluntarily, but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers; -- opposed to conscript; specifically, a voluntary member of the organized militia of a country as distinguished from the standing army.

Examples :

"During the Civil War, many volunteers joined the Union Army, agreeing to fight and follow orders despite not being drafted. "
military war government nation service

Related Words

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conscript noun

/ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /kənˈskɹɪpt/

One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

"The soldier was a conscript."

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration voluntarily

voluntarily adverb

/ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/

In a voluntary manner.

"She voluntarily stayed after school to help the teacher grade papers. "

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cultivated verb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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voluntary noun

/ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/

A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.

"The student's piano recital featured a beautiful voluntary. "

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distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration sunflowers

sunflowers noun

/ˈsʌn.ˌflaʊ.ɚz/

Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.

"The sunflowers in Grandma's garden are a beautiful sight, with their large, yellow flower heads. "

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spontaneously adverb

/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/

In a spontaneous manner; naturally; voluntarily.

"The children laughed spontaneously at the silly clown's antics. "

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regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "