Bay (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: bay How to pronounce: UK: /beɪ/ US: /beɪ/
Bay as a Noun #1 Meaning: A section of the coast where the ground curves in, enclosing the water on three sides. Example: > Victoria Bay in South Africa is a popular surf spot. > They decided to stop the yacht in a small bay on their way to Greece.
#2 Meaning: A defined or partially surrounded area. Example: > The driver reversed into the loading bay skillfully. > They went to the cargo bay to make sure that everything is up to standard.
#3 Meaning: A reddish-brown colored animal. Example: > A bay-colored horse won the race last night.
Bay as a Verb Meaning: When wolves/dogs continually cry out in a long, deep voice. Example: > When it is full moon, wolves like to bay in the woods.
Scare (Verb/Noun) Syllable division: scare How to pronounce: UK: /skeər/ US: /sker/
Scare as a Verb Meaning: When someone/something causes a person/animal to feel/become frightened. Example: > She felt scared when she walked alone at night. > He scares easily when hearing loud, unexpected voices.
Scare as a Noun Meaning: When someone experiences a sudden emotion of worry/fear. Example: > My mom got a scare when she saw our electricity bill. > They gave their parents a real scare when they disappeared without letting anyone know where they are.
Herb (Noun) Syllable division: herb How to pronounce: UK: /hɜːb/ US: /ɝːb/
Meaning: Specific types of plants whose leaves are used for manufacturing medicine or to add flavor to certain meals while cooking. Example: > My mother likes to buy fresh herbs like oregano each month. > Her husband loved cooking with herbs. > Can you please bring a garlic and herb bread? > His doctor recommends drinking herb tea when feeling sick.
Miserable (Adjective) Syllable division: mis·er·a·ble How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ US: /ˈmɪz.ɚ.ə.bəl/
#1 Meaning: When someone is extremely sad. Example: > He was miserable after his mother passed away. > The team was miserable after losing their final game. > The woman felt miserable after her husband left her.
#2 Meaning: When someone finds something unpleasant that causes sadness. Example: > They had miserable weather when they went to the beach. > They lived in a miserable place where a lot of crime went unpunished.
#3 Meaning: Used to highlight something's poor quality or value Example: > They bought the boat for a miserable price. > The movie that they directed got a miserable rating.
Pouch (Noun) Syllable division: pouch How to pronounce: UK: /paʊtʃ/ US: /paʊtʃ/
#1 Meaning: A soft bag or container for a little item or tiny quantity of things. Example: > I bought a nice traveling pouch for when I am traveling abroad. > My mom used to seal our food in foil pouches for it to last longer when I was little.
#2 Meaning: A space on some female animals' lower bodies where their babies are carried and safeguarded after birth. Example: > The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch for days. > The baby koala bear enjoyed sleeping in his mother's pouch.