Present

Present (Noun)
Syllable division: pres·​ent
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈprez.ənt/ US: /ˈprez.ənt/

British Pronunciation of the word Present.

#1 Meaning: When someone gives you something on a particular occasion without your asking for it, usually as a sign of friendship or to express gratitude.
Example:
> My new neighbor gave me a welcoming present last week.
> She received a few presents on her birthday.

#2 Meaning: What is happening right now, not in the past or the future.
Example:
> There is definitely no time like the present.
> The book is written in the present.

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Three charming, pretty girls giving presents to each other.

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Success

Success (Noun)
Syllable division: suc·​cess
How to pronounce: UK: /səkˈses/ US: /səkˈses/

American Pronunciation of the word Success

#1 Meaning: The accomplishment of desired or hoped-for results.
Example:
> May your success be endless in this new year!
> If you want to achieve success, you need to work hard on this project.

#2 Meaning: A strategy that produces favorable outcomes.
Example:
> Her new album proved to be a great success.
> I think that dinner was a success, don't you?

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Group of colleagues celebrating success in a meeting.

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Combo

Combo (Noun)
Syllable division: com·​bo
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈkɒm.bəʊ/ US: /ˈkɑːm.boʊ/

American Pronunciation of the word Combo

#1 Meaning: A compact combination incorporating jazz and dance musicians.
Example:
> We can really hire that combo for New Year's Eve. People will love it.
> They decided to do one combo show and see how it goes.

#2 Meaning: When different things are combined together.
Example:
> I just love their burger combos.
> Her outfit is a weird combo, but it suits her well.

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Hamburger, French Fries and Cola Combo

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Deteriorate

Deteriorate (Verb)
Syllable division: de·​te·​ri·​o·​rate
How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/ US: /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/

American Pronunciation of the word Deteriorate

Meaning: When something becomes weaker/worse than it was.
Example:
> Since the accident, her condition has only deteriorated.
> I really do hope that you take care of this property without allowing it to deteriorate.

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A winter storm deteriorated this beach road.

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Durable

Durable (Adjective)
Syllable division: du·​ra·​ble
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdʒʊə.rə.bəl/ US: /ˈdʊr.ə.bəl/

American Pronunciation of the word Durable

#1 Meaning: Being strong and lasting a long time without weakening.
Example:
> It is important to make sure that you buy durable clothes for this camping trip.
> He invented a device that is very durable.

#2 Meaning: The capacity to perform a task for a long time without becoming exhausted or hurt.
Example:
> He is one of the most durable swimmers that I know.
> She is a very good worker as she is durable.

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Chain pulled tight to show its durability

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