Balance Syllable division: bal·ance How to pronounce: UK: /ˈbæl.əns/ US: /ˈbæl.əns/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Balance
Balance as a Noun: #1 Meaning: To equally separate the weight of someone/something so that it can be kept in one position or managed while moving. Example: John decided to do a backflip but he lost his balance and fell on his back.
#2 Meaning: The money that someone has in their bank account. Example: My bank balance is looking a bit low this time of the month.
Balance as a Verb: #1 Meaning: Giving an equal amount of importance, time, money, etc. to several things for it to be successful. Example: It is difficult to balance work and fun on weekends.
#2 Meaning: When something is being put/held in position so that it does not fall. Example: The teacher tried to balance all the books while walking to her car.
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Stack of stones in calm water being balanced in the evening sun
Appreciate (Verb) Syllable division: ap·pre·ci·ate How to pronounce: UK: /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ US: /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Appreciate
#1 Meaning: To recognise someone/something's goodness and value it. Example: Do not buy him expensive gifts for his birthday, he is too young to appreciate it.
#2 Meaning: Used when showing that you are grateful for something. Example: Thank you for helping me out with my project, I really appreciate it.
#3 Meaning: When something's value increases Example: The value of their business appreciated by 20% over the last few months.
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Saying Thank you is also a way to show your appreciation
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Handsome (Adjective) Syllable division: hand·some How to pronounce: UK: /ˈhæn.səm/ US: /ˈhæn.səm/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Handsome
#1 Meaning: A good looking/attractive man Example: > She always wanted to date a handsome man. > Tim is the most handsome boy in class.
#2 Meaning: A large amount of money Example: > They made a handsome profit when they sold their business. > He made a handsome contribution to the charity
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A Handsome young man
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Development (Noun) Syllable division: de·vel·op·ment How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ US: /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Development
#1 Meaning: The process when someone or something grows or changes and becomes better. Example: Eating healthy and staying active is essential for a person's health development.
#2 Meaning: The process of making something new Example: She is busy with the development of a cure for cancer.
#3 Meaning: The consequence of a recent event on a present situation Example: What do you think of the newest development in the case?
#4 Meaning: A developed tract of land with houses built on it. Example: There is a lot of money in housing development.
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Unfortunate (Adjective / Noun) Syllable division: un·for·tu·nate How to pronounce: UK: /ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/ US: /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Unfortunate
Unfortunate as an adjective Meaning: Something unpleasant or unlucky that happens to someone Example: > It is very unfortunate that she did not inherit any of her father's money after he passed away. > What happened to their family after lockdown is unfortunate.
Unfortunate as a noun Meaning: When a person is unlucky or in a bad situation Example: > He is one of the unfortunate people who lost everything in the mountain fire.
The word unfortunate can be used as an adverb as well: Unfortunately
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Someone who is unfortunate
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