IPA: /əˈsuːmɪdli/
KK: /əˈsumədli/
Definition: In a way that is based on what is generally accepted or believed, but not proven.
Example: Assumedly, the meeting will start at 10 AM, as usual.
IPA: /ˈæstərɪsk/
KK: /ˈæstərɪsk/
Definition: A symbol that looks like a star and is used in writing to show that something has been left out or to refer to a note at the bottom of the page.
Example: Please refer to the asterisk at the bottom of the page for more information.
Definition: To mark something with a symbol that looks like a star, often used in writing to indicate a footnote or special note.
Example: Please asterisk the important points in your report.
IPA: /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋli/
KK: /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋli/
Definition: In a way that causes great surprise or wonder; to a very high degree.
Example: The magician performed astonishingly, leaving the audience in awe.
IPA: /əˈstaʊnd/
KK: /əˈstaʊnd/
Definition: Feeling very surprised or amazed by something.
Example: The magician's tricks left the audience astound.
Definition: To surprise someone very much; to make someone feel shocked or amazed.
Example: The magician's trick was so incredible that it astounded the entire audience.
IPA: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
KK: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
Definition: Causing great surprise or wonder; remarkable.
Example: The magician's performance was truly astounding, leaving the audience in awe.
Definition: To greatly surprise or shock someone, often in a positive way.
Example: The magician's performance was astounding, leaving the audience in awe.
IPA: /əˈsʌndər/
KK: /əˈsʌndər/
Definition: Separated into parts or pieces; apart from each other.
Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving branches scattered everywhere.
Definition: In a way that separates or divides into parts; apart from each other.
Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving it in two pieces.
IPA: /ˈæs.ɪm.təʊt/
KK: /ˈæsɪmˌtoʊt/
Definition: A line that gets closer and closer to a curve but never actually touches it, even as the curve extends infinitely.
Example: In mathematics, an asymptote is used to describe the behavior of a curve as it approaches a line.
IPA: //əˈsɪndɛtɪk//
KK: /əˈsɪndɪtɪk/
Definition: Describing a style of writing or speech that does not use conjunctions to connect phrases or clauses.
Example: The poet's asyndetic style created a sense of urgency in the poem.
IPA: //əˈsɪndɪtən//
KK: /əˈsɪndɪtən/
Definition: A writing style where conjunctions are left out of sentences, making the phrases more impactful or dramatic.
Example: In his speech, he used asyndeton to create a sense of urgency: "I came, I saw, I conquered."
IPA: /ˈæθliːt/
KK: /ˈæθlit/
Definition: A person who is skilled in sports or physical activities and often competes in them.
Example: The athlete trained hard every day to prepare for the upcoming competition.
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