Practice (Noun & Verb) Syllable division: prac·tice How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpræk.tɪs/ US: /ˈpræk.tɪs/
British - and American Pronunciation of the word Practice
#1 Meaning: When something is done frequently or on a regular basis, as a habit, tradition, etc. Example: > It is a common practice in most countries to tip a waiter. > What is standard practice at this firm when an employee does something like this? > Testing products on animals is a cruel practice that should be banned.
#2 Meaning: When you do something on a regular or repetitive basis in order to increase your ability at it. Example: > They have baseball practice every Monday and Wednesday. > I would love to play tennis with you, but I am out of practice. > If I want to improve my English, I need to remember to practice speaking it every day.
#3 Meaning: When you are professionally engaged in something that involves a lot of skill and training. > She decided to practice medicine after graduation. > He wanted to open his own dental practice. > Their practice is large enough to accommodate 1000 clients per week.
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Regret Syllable division: re·gret How to pronounce: UK: /rɪˈɡret/ US: /rɪˈɡret/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Regret
The word regret can be used as a Noun or a Verb Meaning: When you are feeling sad/unhappy because of something that went wrong or because of a mistake that you made, wishing that things were different or better. Example: > I regret that I said some bad words in our last fight. > I have no regrets for getting married when I was only 19. > We regret to inform you, but your application has been denied. > Do you think that everyone regrets something at some stage in their lives or not?
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Passionate (Adjective) Syllable division: pas·sion·ate How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ US: /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Passionate
#1 Meaning: When you have very strong feelings/emotions towards someone or something. Example: > She is passionate about baking cakes. > Jake delivered a passionate speech at his best friend's wedding.
#2 Meaning: having strong sexual sentiments, displaying them, or involving them. Example: > They parted after a passionate kiss. > She was looking for a passionate love affair.
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Hobby (Noun) Syllable division: hob·by How to pronounce: UK: /ˈhɒb.i/ US: /ˈhɑː.bi/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Hobby
Meaning: When someone is not working, and decide to engage in a recreational activity. Example: > Her new hobby is collecting old stamps. > His hobby was to restore old cars. > When children have hobbies, they stay out of trouble. > I do have more than one hobby which I enjoy doing.
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Affection (Noun) Syllable division: af·fec·tion How to pronounce: UK: /əˈfek.ʃən/ US: /əˈfek.ʃən/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Affection
Meaning: When you feel that you like a person or a place. Example: > He has a deep affection for his wife. > She decided to treat her children with more affection. > They felt no affection towards their parents after what happened. > The more they spoke, the more their affection towards each other started to grow.
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