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Topic: Common Errors

averagely

IPA: /ˈævərɪdʒli/

KK: /ˈævərɪdʒli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is typical or normal, not better or worse than what is usual.

Example: The team performed averagely in the competition, finishing in the middle of the rankings.

averageness

IPA: /ˈævərɪdʒnəs/

KK: /ˈævərɪdʒnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being typical or ordinary, not special or unique.

Example: His averageness made him blend in with the crowd.

avoid

IPA: /əˈvɔɪd/

KK: /əˈvɔɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something from happening or to stay away from something.

Example: She tries to avoid junk food to stay healthy.

avoidably

IPA: /əˈvɔɪdəblɪ/

KK: /əˈvɔɪdəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be avoided or prevented.

Example: The accident could have been avoided if proper safety measures were taken.

await

IPA: /əˈweɪt/

KK: /əˈweɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay in a place or remain in a state until something happens or is ready.

Example: I will await your response before making a decision.

transitive verb

Definition: To wait for something or someone to happen or arrive.

Example: I will await your response to my invitation.

awry

IPA: /əˈraɪ/

KK: /əˈraɪ/

adjective

Definition: In a position that is not straight or correct; turned or twisted.

Example: The picture hung awry on the wall, making the room look uneven.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not correct or is turned to one side; not in the right position.

Example: The picture hung awry on the wall, making the room look unbalanced.

backmost

IPA: /ˈbækmoʊst/

KK: /bækˌmoʊst/

adjective

Definition: The position that is the furthest back in a group or arrangement.

Example: The backmost seat in the theater offers a different view of the stage.

backslide

IPA: /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

KK: /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To return to a previous, less good state, especially after making progress.

Example: After several months of improvement, he began to backslide into his old habits.

backward

IPA: /ˈbæk.wɚd/

KK: /ˈbæk.wɚd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a position or direction that is toward the back or rear; also describes something that is less advanced or developed compared to others.

Example: The backward child struggled to keep up with his classmates.

adverb

Definition: In a way that moves or faces towards the back or rear; in reverse order or direction.

Example: The car rolled backward down the hill.

noun

Definition: The part that is located at the back or rear of something.

Example: He looked at the backward of the book to find the index.

badly

IPA: /ˈbædli/

KK: /ˈbædli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not good or satisfactory; poorly.

Example: She performed badly on the test and didn't pass.

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