Either Syllable pronunciation: ei·ther How to pronounce: UK: /ˈaɪ.ðər/ /ˈiː.ðər/ US: /ˈiː.ðɚ/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Either
Either as an adverb Meaning: Used in the place of the words also or too in a negative way. Example: > I don't like mathematics and my friend doesn't either. > They sell quality products at that store and it really isn't expensive either.
Either as a determiner, pronoun, conjunction Meaning: Can be used in a sentence/speech when someone refers to a choice between two things/possibilities. Example: > Either student will be a good fit for the task. > Either you take your stuff and leave immediately or I will! > You can either choose the pink one or the purple one, the choice is yours to make.
Frank Syllable division: frank How to pronounce: UK: /fræŋk/ US: /fræŋk/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Frank.
Frank as an adjective Meaning: When someone is honest, direct, etc. even when it might make people feel uncomfortable or create an awkward situation. Example: > We finally had a full and frank discussion last night. > If I may be frank, I do not think that she is marriage material. > He is frank but fair when criticizing someone's work.
Frank as a verb Meaning: When someone makes a mark on a stamp, preventing it from being used again, or when someone makes a mark on an envelope which shows the cost of shipping it has been paid. Example: > The president always sends franked mail. > The signature of a person on a piece of franked mail serves in the place of a postage stamp.
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Machine (Noun) Syllable division: ma·chine How to pronounce: UK: /məˈʃiːn/ US: /məˈʃiːn/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Machine
#1 Meaning: A piece of machinery having moving elements that uses electricity to do a certain task. Example: > She designed a machine to make objects from recyclable materials. > We had to buy a new printing machine for the newspaper. > Every time the machine breaks down, we have to wait a week for someone to come and fix it.
#2 Meaning: A person or animal who excels at something or performs it without thinking about it. Example: > The cheetah is like a hunting machine in the wild. > She is very good at her job, she is like a sales machine! > Their groups works together like a well-oiled machine.
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Detail of a rusted machine in abandoned factory
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Intimidate (Verb) Syllable division: in·tim·i·date How to pronounce: UK: /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪt/ US: /ɪnˈtɪm.ə.deɪt/
Audio Pronunciation of the word intimidate
Meaning: When you terrify or scare someone, usually because you want to persuade them to do something you want. Example: > He intimidated his brother to pay his bills for the month. > She easily gets intimidated by people who are bigger than her. > Young people are being intimidated to vote for campaigns every year. > Her threats will not intimidate me!
Another way the word can be used: Intimidation Example: An example of intimidation is when someone tells someone else to give them their money or they will kill them.
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Privacy (Noun) Syllable division: pri·va·cy How to pronounce: UK: /ˈprɪv.ə.si/ US: /ˈpraɪ.və.si/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Privacy
#1 Meaning: The right someone has to keep their personal life and relationship a secret. Example: > She does not like to share information about her personal life, she is a person who really values her own privacy. > All people have the right to privacy!
#2 Meaning: The state of being separated from or hidden from other people. Example: > He asked us to leave the room and give the two of them their privacy.
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