Hangover (Noun) Syllable division: hang·over How to pronounce: UK: /ˈhæŋˌəʊ.vər/ US: /ˈhæŋˌoʊ.vɚ/
#1 Meaning: When you feel a bit sick and have a headache after drinking too much alcohol. Example: > After the bachelors, most men had a hangover the next morning. > Her mother knows how to make the best cure for a hangover.
#2 Meaning: Something that started at an earlier time and still continues. Example: > The present business system is a hangover from when the business first started. > The tradition in their family is a hangover from when her great great grandmother lived.
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Ceremony (Noun) Syllable division: cer·e·mo·ny How to pronounce: UK: /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/ US: /ˈser.ə.mə.ni/
#1 Meaning: When set or traditional formal acts are performed at important social/religious gatherings Example: > She was getting ready for her graduation ceremony. > They were excited to start planning their wedding ceremony.
#2 Meaning: When someone shows very formal and respectful behavior. Example: > He received his new car with good ceremony. > They handed her, her diploma without ceremony.
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Effort (Noun) Syllable division: ef·fort How to pronounce: UK: /ˈef.ət/ US: /ˈef.ɚt/
Meaning: When you are trying to achieve something physically and mentally. Example: > It is important to keep making an effort in relationships if you want them to work. > When they go out for dinner, she puts a lot of effort into choosing her outfit and doing her make-up. > He did not really put much effort into keeping the party a surprise.
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Perceive (Verb) Syllable division: per·ceive How to pronounce: UK: /pəˈsiːv/ US: /pɚ-/
#1 Meaning: When you make up your mind about something (form an opinion/belief) Example: > How did your mother perceive your husband the first time she met him? > Weight-loss results are often perceived to be fake.
#2 Meaning: When something becomes very clear to you. Example: > I perceived that she wanted to go to Phuket for our anniversary after she showed me a lot of pictures and special offers. > She perceives a feeling of gratefulness in their actions.
Frown (Verb) Syllable division: frown How to pronounce: UK: /fraʊn/ US: /fraʊn/
Meaning: Showing that you are annoyed/worried/sad/thinking hard by bringing your eyes together so that lines forms above your eyes. Example: > When I asked her a question she frowned before answering. > Stop frowning so much! You will get a lot of wrinkles. > "Stop following me!" He said with a frown on his face.