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conference

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈkɒn.fər.əns/

KK: /ˈkɒnfərəns/

noun
Definition

A gathering of people to discuss or consult on a specific topic or issue.


Example

The annual conference brought together experts from around the world to share their research.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the upcoming conference on environmental issues?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw the flyer! It looks really interesting.
Sloth A
I think it would be great to attend the conference together.
Sloth B
Definitely! We could learn a lot and meet new people.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
meeting
summit
forum
Antonyms
disagreement
dispute
conflict
Root Explanation

Conference → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "ferre" (meaning to bring or carry). The word describes a gathering where people come together to bring ideas or discussions.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'bring' ('ferre') their ideas and discussions — that's what a conference is.

Visually Confused Words
subconference
proconference
preconference
convergence
coinherence
inference
coherence
nonreference
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