Crave (Verb) Syllable division: crave How to pronounce: UK: /kreɪv/ US: /kreɪv/
Meaning: When you really want something and feel strongly about the desire. Example: > Pregnant women crave different things when they are pregnant. > The little boy craves attention from his parents who are working a lot. > Late at night, I tend to crave chocolate.
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Crèche (Noun) Syllable division: crèche How to pronounce: UK: /kreʃ/ US: /kreʃ/
Meaning: A place where parents can take their children to be looked after while they go to work or do something else. Example: > I think that it is a good idea if companies provides a crèche for working employees. > At what age do you plan on taking your son to a crèche? > The ladies who work at the crèche in our town are very friendly!
Valuable (Adjective) Syllable division: valu·able How to pronounce: UK: /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/ US: /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
#1 Meaning: When something is worth a lot of money Example: > Her grandmothers collection is very valuable. > We cannot afford to lose valuable clients this month.
#2 Meaning: Information/advice, etc. that is extremely helpful and/or important. Example: > The eyewitnesses were able to give valuable statements. > Children need valuable support while growing up.
#3 Meaning: When something has qualities/characteristics that are desirable/esteemed. Example: > He is a valuable player that the team cannot afford to lose. > We have had a valuable friendship since our childhood.
Attractive (Adjective) Syllable division: at·trac·tive How to pronounce: UK: /əˈtræk.tɪv/ US: /əˈtræk.tɪv/
#1 Meaning: When something/someone looks and/or sounds good. Example: > He was the most attractive teacher during her high school years. > I do not know why, but I find her very attractive.
#2 Meaning: When something is the cause of interest/pleasure. Example: > They received an attractive offer for their house. > I do not think that you idea to attract more people is a very attractive one! We need to change that.
Spring (Noun) Syllable division: spring How to pronounce: UK: /sprɪŋ/ US: /sprɪŋ/
#1 Meaning: The season before summer and after winter when the weather becomes warmer. Example: > She promised to come and visit when it is spring. > I just love spring because all the flowers start to bloom again.
#2 Meaning: A curled or bent piece of metal that can be forced into a smaller space but then returns to its original shape once it is released. Example: > We weren't allowed to jump on the couch as children because it could ruin its springs. > The new bed we bought has squeaky springs
#3 Meaning: A place where water flows from the ground naturally. Example: > The water comes from an underground spring.
Spring as a Verb #4 Meaning: To move towards a place in a fast and sudden way. Example: > When the teacher arrived, a lot of learners sprung to their seats. > He always springs to his wife's defense.