IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈviːnə/
KK: /kɒntrəˈviːnə/
Definition: A person who goes against or violates a rule, law, or agreement.
Example: The contravener was fined for breaking the local regulations.
IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/
KK: /kɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/
Definition: The act of breaking a law or rule.
Example: The company faced penalties for its contravention of safety regulations.
IPA: /ˈkɒntrəˌtæ̃/
KK: /kɒntrəˈtæ̃/
Definition: An unexpected event or situation that causes trouble or embarrassment.
Example: The meeting was delayed due to a minor contretemps between the organizers.
IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər/
KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər/
Definition: A person who gives help, support, or money to a project, organization, or cause.
Example: She is a regular contributor to the local charity, donating both time and money.
IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔː.ri/
KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔːr.i/
Definition: Something that helps to cause or bring about a result or is related to giving or contributing.
Example: Her contributory efforts in the project were greatly appreciated by the team.
Definition: A person or thing that helps to cause or bring about something, often by providing support or resources.
Example: The contributory played a vital role in the success of the project by providing essential funding.
IPA: /kənˈtraɪt/
KK: /kənˈtraɪt/
Definition: Feeling sorry for something bad that you have done and wanting to make it right.
Example: After realizing his mistake, he felt contrite and apologized to everyone.
IPA: /kənˈtraɪtnəs/
KK: /kənˈtraɪtnəs/
Definition: The condition of feeling sorry or remorseful for something wrong that one has done.
Example: After realizing his mistake, he expressed his contriteness to his friends.
IPA: /kənˈtrɪʃən/
KK: /kənˈtrɪʃən/
Definition: A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong.
Example: After realizing the harm he caused, he felt a strong sense of contrition.
IPA: /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/
KK: /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/
Definition: A clever plan or device that is created to solve a problem or achieve a specific purpose.
Example: The inventor showed us his latest contrivance that could help with recycling waste.
IPA: /kənˈtraɪv/
KK: /kənˈtraɪv/
Definition: To create or devise a plan or scheme, often in a clever or skillful way.
Example: They managed to contrive a solution to the problem despite the difficulties.
Definition: To create or plan something in a clever or skillful way, often by using imagination or ingenuity.
Example: She managed to contrive a solution to the problem using only a few materials.
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