Hangover

Hangover (Noun)
Syllable division: hang·​over
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈhæŋˌəʊ.vər/ US: /ˈhæŋˌoʊ.vɚ/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Hangover

#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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Man trying to brush his teeth while having a hangover of the previous night's party.

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Ceremony

Ceremony (Noun)
Syllable division: cer·​e·​mo·​ny
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/ US: /ˈser.ə.mə.ni/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Ceremony

#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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Happy bride and groom at wedding ceremony.

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Effort

Effort (Noun)
Syllable division: ef·​fort
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈef.ət/ US: /ˈef.ɚt/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Effort

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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Young woman competing in obstacle race, making an effort to get over the given obstacles.

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Perceive

Perceive (Verb)
Syllable division: per·​ceive
How to pronounce: UK: /pəˈsiːv/ US: /pɚ-/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Perceive

#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.

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Occupational therapist helping perceiving his "opinion" of the child.

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Frown

Frown (Verb)
Syllable division: frown
How to pronounce: UK: /fraʊn/ US: /fraʊn/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Frown

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.

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