IPA: /ˈstændəfɪʃ/
KK: /ˈstændəfɪʃ/
Definition: Someone who is distant or unfriendly, often avoiding close relationships or interactions with others.
Example: She seemed standoffish at the party, not engaging in conversations with anyone.
IPA: /ˈstændɔːfɪʃli/
KK: /ˈstændɔːfɪʃli/
Definition: In a manner that is distant or unfriendly, often avoiding social interaction.
Example: She spoke standoffishly, making it clear she didn't want to engage in conversation.
IPA: /ˈstændəʊfɪʃnəs/
KK: /ˈstændəˌfɪʃnəs/
Definition: The quality of being distant or unfriendly towards others, often avoiding social interactions.
Example: Her standoffishness made it difficult for her to make new friends at school.
IPA: /ˈstænd.aʊt/
KK: /ˈstændˌaʊt/
Definition: A person or thing that is noticeably better or more impressive than others in a group.
Example: She was a standout performer in the school play, receiving praise from everyone.
IPA: /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
KK: /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/
Definition: A way of thinking about or looking at something; a particular opinion or perspective.
Example: From her standpoint, the project was a success despite the challenges.
IPA: /ˈstændˌstɪl/
KK: /ˈstændˌstɪl/
Definition: A situation where nothing is happening or progressing; a complete stop in movement or activity.
Example: The project reached a standstill due to lack of funding.
IPA: /ˈstændʌp/
KK: /ˈstændˌʌp/
Definition: Relating to a performer who delivers a comic monologue alone on stage, or describing someone who is courageous and reliable.
Example: He is known as a standup comedian who makes everyone laugh.
Definition: A type of comedy performance where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience while standing up.
Example: The comedian's standup routine had everyone laughing throughout the show.
IPA: //ˈstæ.nɒl//
KK: /ˈstænəl/
Definition: A type of saturated steroid alcohol that is created by adding hydrogen to a sterol, or a fully saturated phytosterol.
Example: Stanol is often used in dietary supplements to help lower cholesterol levels.
IPA: /ˈstæn.zə/
KK: /ˈstæn zə/
Definition: A part of a poem that is made up of a group of lines, often following a specific pattern of rhythm and rhyme.
Example: The poet wrote a beautiful stanza that captured the essence of nature.
IPA: //ˈstænzeɪɪk//
KK: /ˈstænzeɪɪk/
Definition: Relating to a stanza, which is a grouped set of lines in a poem.
Example: The poem was beautifully stanzaic, with each section conveying a different emotion.
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