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Topic: Common Errors

or

IPA: /ɔːr/

KK: /ɔr/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that present alternatives or choices.

Example: Would you like tea or coffee?

noun

Definition: A word used to connect alternatives or choices, indicating that one of the options must be selected.

Example: You can have tea or coffee with your breakfast.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that present alternatives or choices.

Example: Would you like tea or coffee?

orderly

IPA: /ˈɔːrdərli/

KK: /ˈɔrdərli/

adjective

Definition: Having a neat and organized arrangement, free from chaos or disorder.

Example: The classroom was kept in an orderly manner, with all the desks aligned and materials neatly stored.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is organized and neat, following a system or plan.

Example: The students arranged their desks orderly before the exam.

noun

Definition: A person, often a soldier or hospital worker, who helps with various tasks and maintains order, usually under the direction of a superior.

Example: The orderly helped the nurse by bringing supplies and assisting patients.

ordinal

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

KK: /ˈɔrdənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a position in a sequence or series, such as first, second, or third.

Example: In the race, she finished in third place, which is her ordinal position.

noun

Definition: A type of number that indicates position or order in a sequence, such as first, second, or third.

Example: In the race, she finished in third place, which is an ordinal position.

ordinarily

IPA: /ˌɔːrdəˈnɛrəli/

KK: /ˈɔrdəˌnɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is normal or usual; typically or generally.

Example: Ordinarily, I wake up at 7 AM every day.

ordinary

IPA: /ˈɔːrdənəri/

KK: /ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is common or usual, not special or different from what is typical.

Example: She wore an ordinary dress to the party, nothing fancy.

noun

Definition: A type of meal served at a fixed price, often in a tavern or inn, or a cleric with authority in a specific area.

Example: The ordinary at the local inn was quite popular among travelers.

other

IPA: /ˈʌðər/

KK: /ˈʌðər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something additional or different from what has already been mentioned or specified.

Example: I have no other shoes to wear for the party.

adverb

Definition: In a different manner or way; not in the same way as something else.

Example: She decided to approach the problem other than how she usually does.

noun

Definition: A different person or thing, or an additional one among a group.

Example: She invited her friends, but the other couldn't make it.

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to people or things that are different from the one already mentioned or known.

Example: Some people prefer to work alone, while others enjoy teamwork.

otherwise

IPA: /ˈʌðərˌwaɪz/

KK: /ˈʌðərˌwaɪz/

adjective

Definition: In a different way or manner; in other respects.

Example: The weather was nice, but otherwise, the trip was not enjoyable.

adverb

Definition: In a different way or manner; used to indicate that something could be different if circumstances change.

Example: You need to finish your homework; otherwise, you won't be allowed to go out.

pronoun

Definition: In a different way or in other respects; used to indicate that something is different from what has just been mentioned.

Example: You need to finish your homework; otherwise, you won't be able to go out with your friends.

ourself

IPA: /aʊərˈsɛlf/

KK: /aʊərˈsɛlf/

pronoun

Definition: A reflexive pronoun used by a singular speaker or author when referring to themselves, often in formal or editorial contexts.

Example: In the royal proclamation, we declare that we shall govern ourself with fairness.

out

IPA: /aʊt/

KK: /aʊt/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed to continue in a game or activity; also means directed away from a center or place.

Example: He was called out during the baseball game.

adverb

Definition: In a direction away from a usual place or from inside to outside; to a location that is not the current one.

Example: She stepped out of the house to get some fresh air.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a situation where a player is retired in a game, a means of escape, or a word omitted from a printed text.

Example: He was the last player to be out in the game.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate movement away from a place or position, or to express being outside of something.

Example: She stepped out into the sunlight.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something known, especially in a way that reveals a secret or hidden aspect, such as someone's sexual orientation, or to send something outside a designated area.

Example: The article outed the politician, revealing his sexual orientation to the public.

outbeg

IPA: //aʊtˈbɛɡ//

KK: /aʊtˈbɛg/

transitive verb

Definition: To exceed or surpass someone in the act of begging.

Example: He tried to outbeg the other panhandlers for more donations.

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