IPA: /fliːst/
KK: /flist/
Definition: Having a soft, fluffy surface, similar to the texture of wool.
Example: The fleeced blanket kept me warm on the cold night.
Definition: To have taken money or property from someone in a dishonest way, often by tricking them.
Example: He fleeced his friends out of their savings by promising them a fake investment opportunity.
IPA: /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/
KK: /fɔrˈkloʊʒər/
Definition: The legal process in which a lender takes possession of a property when the borrower fails to make mortgage payments.
Example: The bank initiated foreclosure proceedings after the homeowner missed several payments.
IPA: /ˈfɔːrwʊmən/
KK: /ˈfɔrˌwʊmən/
Definition: A woman who leads a group of workers or represents a jury.
Example: The forewoman guided the team through the project with great expertise.
IPA: /ˈfɔːrɪnt/
KK: /fɔːrɪnt/
Definition: The forint is the official currency of Hungary, used for all financial transactions in the country.
Example: When traveling to Hungary, you will need to exchange your money for forints.
IPA: //ˈfræn.tʃaɪ.zər//
KK: /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪzər/
Definition: A person or company that gives the right to sell their products or services under their brand name.
Example: The franchiser provided all the necessary training and support to the new franchisee.
IPA: /ˈfræn.tʃɪ.zɔːr/
KK: /ˈfrænʧɪzər/
Definition: A person or company that gives permission to others to operate a business using its brand and system.
Example: The franchisor provided all the necessary training and support to the new franchisees.
IPA: /ˈfræŋkɪŋ/
KK: /ˈfræŋkɪŋ/
Definition: A system or method of marking mail so that it can be sent without needing a postage stamp, often used by businesses and organizations.
Example: The company uses franking to send out its newsletters without paying for individual stamps.
Definition: To mark or stamp a letter or package so that it can be sent without paying postage.
Example: She is franking the letters before sending them out.
IPA: /freɪt/
KK: /freɪt/
Definition: The goods that are transported by a vehicle, especially in commercial shipping or delivery.
Example: The freight arrived at the warehouse on time.
Definition: To transport goods or cargo, usually for commercial purposes.
Example: The company will freight the products to the warehouse by next week.
IPA: /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/
Definition: The cost or charge for transporting goods, especially by ship or truck.
Example: The freightage for shipping the furniture was quite high.
IPA: /fʌnd/
KK: /fʌnd/
Definition: A sum of money or resources that is set aside for a specific purpose, such as saving for retirement or funding a project.
Example: The charity received a large fund to help support its programs.
Definition: To provide money for a specific purpose, such as a project or program.
Example: The government decided to fund the new education initiative.
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