Nurse

Nurse (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: nurse
How to pronounce: UK: /nɜːs/ US: /nɝːs/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Nurse

Nurse as a NOUN
Meaning: A person whose job it is to take care of people who got injured or who are ill.
Example:
> The nurse comes to evaluate each patient every morning before the doctor arrives.
> I really want to become a nurse one day.

Nurse as a VERB
#1 Meaning: To provide medical attention for a sick person or animal.
Example:
> They nursed the little puppy until he was 3 months old.
> They paid someone to nurse their sick mother every day.

#2 Meaning: To devote a lot of time to watching over something as it develops or matures.
Example:
> We are going to have to nurse this new project for the first few months before starting another one.
> He nursed the flowers in his garden during the entire winter.

#3 Meaning: To continuously experience a powerful emotion.
Example:
> She nursed her love for music from a young age.
> You shouldn't nurse your anger; just go and talk to them.

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Wheat

Wheat (Noun)
Syllable division: wheat
How to pronounce: UK: /wiːt/ US: /wiːt/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Wheat

Meaning: A plant or the grain itself whose yellowish-brown grain is used to make flour.
Example:
> I would love to have a photoshoot in wheat fields.
> He likes eating whole wheat bread.

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Charcoal

Charcoal (Noun)
Syllable division: char·​coal
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ US: /ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Charcoal

Meaning: A strong, black substance resembling coal that can be burned or used as drawing tools in the shape of sticks.
Example:
> I will get some charcoal for tonight's barbecue on my way home.
> They could choose between a charcoal drawing or a painting for their final exam.

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Quiet

Quiet (Adjective)
Syllable division: qui·​et
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ US: /ˈkwaɪ.ət/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Quiet

#1 Meaning: Creating a tiny amount of noise.
Example:
> Keeping quiet while someone is on the phone is a form of respect.
> When everyone goes to bed at night, the house is quiet.

#2 Meaning: Having few people and minimal activity.
Example:
> They decided to retire in a quiet and peaceful little town.
> She decided to have a quiet birthday party with only a few friends.

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Purchase

Purchase (Verb)
Syllable division: pur·​chase
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpɜː.tʃəs/ US: /ˈpɝː.tʃəs/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Purchase

Meaning: The process of taking something and paying for it.
Example:
> She purchased a brand-new laptop yesterday.
> The purchase will be approved once proof of it has been received.

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