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Exam: IELTS

expire

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪə/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or to no longer be valid or in effect.

Example: My subscription will expire next month, so I need to renew it soon.

transitive verb

Definition: To breathe out or release something, often used in the context of air or gas.

Example: He took a deep breath and then expired the air slowly.

expired

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪəd/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪərd/

adjective

Definition: No longer valid or in effect, often because a certain period of time has passed.

Example: The coupon has expired, so I can't use it anymore.

verb

Definition: To come to an end or to no longer be valid or effective.

Example: The coupon has expired, so I can't use it anymore.

expiring

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is coming to an end or about to expire.

Example: The expiring contract needs to be renewed soon.

verb

Definition: To come to an end or to cease to be valid, often used in relation to time limits or deadlines.

Example: The contract is expiring next month, so we need to renew it soon.

expiry

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

noun

Definition: The end of a period of time when something is no longer valid or can no longer be used, often related to contracts or agreements.

Example: The expiry date on the milk means it should not be consumed after that date.

explain

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪn/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail.

Example: The teacher will explain the lesson to the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail.

Example: The teacher will explain the lesson to the students.

explainable

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be understood or made clear.

Example: The results of the experiment were explainable, making it easier for the students to grasp the concepts.

explainer

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnər/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something clear or easy to understand by providing explanations.

Example: The explainer helped the students grasp the complex topic.

explaining

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that makes a concept or idea clear and understandable.

Example: The explaining notes helped the students grasp the difficult topic.

verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail.

Example: She is explaining the rules of the game to the new players.

explanation

IPA: /ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement or account that makes something clear or easy to understand, often by providing details or reasons.

Example: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the math problem to help the students understand.

explanative

IPA: /ɪkˈsplænətɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈsplænətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to explain or clarify something; providing information that makes something easier to understand.

Example: The teacher provided an explanative diagram to help the students grasp the concept better.

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