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wearily

/ˈwɪəɹɪli/ /ˈwɪɹɪli/

Meanings
adverb
In a weary manner

Examples :

"After a long day of helping his family move, John sighed and sat down wearily on the old sofa. "
emotion condition attitude

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sighed verb

/saɪd/

To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

"He sighed over the lost opportunity."

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weary verb

/ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/

To make or to become weary.

"The long drive to school wore her out; she felt weary. "

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day noun

/deɪ/

Any period of 24 hours.

"The school day ends at three o'clock. "

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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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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

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sofa noun

/ˈsəʊfə/ /ˈsoʊfə/

A raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.

"The school's library had a cozy sofa for students to relax on during breaks. "

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move noun

/muːv/

The act of moving; a movement.

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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john noun

/ˈdʒɒn/ /ˈdʒɑn/

A prostitute's client.

"John was a frequent client of the prostitute, known for his late-night visits. "

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helping verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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down noun

/daʊn/

A negative aspect; a downer.

"The bad news about the project was a real down for the team. "