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Exam: IELTS

navigate

IPA: /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To find a way to move through or across a place, often using a map or other tools.

Example: She learned how to navigate through the city using a map.

transitive verb

Definition: To find a way to get from one place to another, especially by using maps or instruments.

Example: The captain had to navigate the ship through the stormy waters.

navigation

IPA: /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of planning and directing the route or course of a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane, to reach a destination.

Example: The navigation of the ship was complicated by the stormy weather.

navigational

IPA: /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃənl/

KK: /nævɪˈɡeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of planning and directing the course of a vehicle or vessel, especially in travel or transport.

Example: The ship's navigational tools helped the captain find the safest route through the storm.

navigator

IPA: /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person or device that helps to find the way or direction, especially when traveling by sea or air.

Example: The navigator used the stars to guide the ship through the dark waters.

naysay

IPA: /ˈneɪseɪ/

KK: /ˈneɪˌseɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To oppose or deny something, often in a negative way.

Example: Many people tend to naysay new ideas without considering their potential benefits.

near

IPA: /nɪə/

KK: /nɪr/

adjective

Definition: Close in distance, time, or relationship; not far away.

Example: The store is near my house.

adverb

Definition: At a short distance from something; close to.

Example: The store is near my house.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come closer in distance or time.

Example: As the storm approached, the sky grew darker and the wind began to howl, making everyone feel uneasy as they drew near to the shelter.

preposition

Definition: In a position that is close to something or someone.

Example: The park is near my house.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or bring something closer in distance or time.

Example: She decided to near the edge of the cliff to get a better view.

nearby

IPA: /ˈnɪəbaɪ/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/

adjective

Definition: Located a short distance away from something; close to it.

Example: There is a grocery store nearby where we can buy some snacks.

adverb

Definition: In close proximity or a short distance from a particular place.

Example: There is a grocery store nearby where we can buy some snacks.

nearer

IPA: /nɪrər/

KK: /nɪrɚ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is closer in distance or time compared to something else.

Example: The store is nearer to my house than the park.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate a position that is closer in distance or time compared to something else.

Example: The store is nearer to my house than the park.

nearest

IPA: /ˈnɪərɪst/

KK: /nɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: The closest in distance or time to something or someone.

Example: The nearest gas station is just a few blocks away.

preposition

Definition: Closest to something in distance or time.

Example: The nearest gas station is just a few blocks away.

nearly

IPA: /ˈnɪrli/

KK: /ˈnɪrli/

adverb

Definition: Almost but not quite; very close to something but not completely there.

Example: She nearly missed the bus this morning.

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