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/ˈwɜːrdpleɪ/ /ˈwɜrdpleɪ/

Meanings
noun
A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.

Examples :

"The comedian's jokes were full of clever wordplay, making the audience laugh at the double meanings and puns. "
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meanings noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋz/ /ˈmiːnɪŋs/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The different meanings of the word "home" can vary greatly depending on a person's experience. "

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humorous adjective

/ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/

Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.

"The comedian's jokes were humorous, making the audience laugh. "

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siblings noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋz/

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

"None of my siblings are married yet."

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comedian noun

/kəˈmiːdi.ən/

An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

"The comedian made everyone laugh at the school talent show. "

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conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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clever adjective

/ˈklɛvɚ/

Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.

"The surgeon was incredibly clever with her hands, stitching the wound with precision. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

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audience noun

/ˈɔːdi.əns/

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

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exchanges noun

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/ /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/

An act of exchanging or trading.

"All in all, it was an even exchange."

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collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "

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exchange noun

/ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

An act of exchanging or trading.

"All in all, it was an even exchange."