Collaborate

Collaborate (Noun)
Syllable division: col·​lab·​o·​rate
How to pronounce: UK: /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ US: /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

American Pronunciation of the word Collaborate

Meaning: When people who work together to create/achieve the same thing.
Example:
> The two schools decided to collaborate with only the best students and teachers.
> The research is being conducted in collaboration of the two different labs.
> A national team was chosen to work in collaboration with other national teams.

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Focus

Focus (Noun)
Syllable division: fo·​cus
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ US: /ˈfoʊ.kəs/

British Pronunciation of the word Focus

Meaning: The main/central point of attention of something.
Examples:
> You need to start focusing on your studies!
> She finds it difficult to get her camera to focus on the finer details when taking pictures.
> The main focus of the investigation has not been made clear yet.
> Stop focusing on the negatives and start to focus on all the positives.

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Race

Race (Noun)
Syllable division: race
How to pronounce: UK: /reɪs/ US: /reɪs/

British Pronunciation of the word Race

#1 Meaning: When you try to be the fastest and to finish first in a competition
Example:
> Do you know who won the last Formula 1 race?
> I think Billy is going to come 3rd in the 100m race.

#2 Meaning: When you try to be first to do or get something.
Example:
> They are in the race to become the next manager.
> A new candidate entered the race for class captain.

#3 Meaning: People who share the same characteristics like skin color, language, history, etc.
Example:
> It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of their race.
> I have friends of different races.

#4 Meaning: When something moves fast/happens quickly
Example:
> They came racing down the staircase to get food.
> Our island trip seemed to race by.

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Budget

Budget (Noun)
Syllable division: bud·​get
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ US: /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/

British Pronunciation of the word Budget
American Pronunciation of the word Budget

#1 Meaning: A plan that shows the amount of money that is available to be spent.
Example:
> In our house we live according to the budget that has been drawn up by my parents.
> The organization has an annual budget of $300 000
> Some schools finds it extremely difficult to remain within their budget drawn up by the department.
> Last month I barely sticked to my budget.

#2 Meaning: When something is very cheap.
Example:
> We decided to fly with a budget airline.
> They booked our accommodation at a budget hotel

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Warrior

Warrior (Noun)
Syllable division: war·​rior
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈwɒr.i.ər/ US: /ˈwɔːr.i.ɚ/

British Pronunciation of the word Warrior

Meaning: An experienced and skilled fighter; a soldier
Example:
> He was the best samurai warrior
> Their country had the best warrior king.
> She was a proud and brave warrior
> They decided to become warriors against different injustices

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