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Topic: Common Errors

legible

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Easy to read or understand; clear enough to be recognized without difficulty.

Example: The teacher praised the student for his legible handwriting on the exam.

legibly

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒɪbli/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be easily read or understood.

Example: Please write your name legibly on the form.

legitimately

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtəmətli/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtəmətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is lawful, valid, or acceptable according to rules or standards.

Example: She was able to legitimately claim the prize because she followed all the rules.

less

IPA: /lɛs/

KK: /lɛs/

adjective

Definition: Having a smaller amount or degree compared to something else.

Example: She has less time to study than her classmates.

adverb

Definition: To a smaller extent or degree; not as much as something else.

Example: She is less interested in sports than her brother.

noun

Definition: A smaller amount or quantity of something, often used to compare with a larger amount.

Example: He has less money than he did last year.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate a smaller amount or degree of something, often in comparison to another amount.

Example: I have less money than I did last month.

lessen

IPA: /ˈlɛsən/

KK: /ˈlɛsən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become smaller in amount, degree, or intensity; to decrease.

Example: The pain will lessen over time.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller in amount, degree, or size.

Example: The doctor advised me to lessen my sugar intake for better health.

lessened

IPA: /ˈlɛsənd/

KK: /ˈlɛsənd/

adjective

Definition: Reduced in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example: The pain has lessened since I took the medicine.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller in amount, degree, or size.

Example: The new policy has lessened the amount of waste produced by the factory.

lesser

IPA: /ˈlɛsər/

KK: /ˈlɛsər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.

Example: In a difficult situation, sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils.

adverb

Definition: A term used to describe something that is smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.

Example: She is a lesser-known artist, but her work is very impressive.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is considered to be of lower importance or rank compared to another.

Example: In the debate, he argued that choosing the lesser of two evils was necessary.

lest

IPA: /lɛst/

KK: /lɛst/

conjunction

Definition: Used to express a fear or concern that something undesirable might happen.

Example: She whispered lest anyone overhear her plans.

let

IPA: /lɛt/

KK: /lɛt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To allow someone to use or have something, often in a formal or legal way.

Example: They decided to let the apartment to a new tenant.

noun

Definition: An obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or action; in sports, a situation in which a point must be replayed due to an invalid stroke.

Example: The player served again after the referee called a let during the match.

transitive verb

Definition: To allow someone to do something or to give permission for something to happen.

Example: I let my friend borrow my book for the weekend.

levelly

IPA: /ˈlɛvəli/

KK: /ˈlɛvəli/

adverb

Definition: In a flat or even way, without any ups or downs.

Example: She spoke levelly during the meeting, ensuring everyone understood her points clearly.

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