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Topic: Common Errors

pitfall

IPA: /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

KK: /ˈpɪtˌfɔl/

noun

Definition: A hidden danger or difficulty that is not easily noticed.

Example: Be careful of the pitfalls when starting a new business.

placing

IPA: /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of putting something in a particular position or location.

Example: The placing of the furniture in the room made it feel more spacious.

verb

Definition: To put something in a particular position or location.

Example: She is placing the books on the shelf.

plainer

IPA: //ˈpleɪnər//

KK: /ˈpleɪnər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is simpler or less decorated than something else. It can refer to a style, appearance, or manner that is straightforward and not fancy.

Example: The dress she wore was plainer than the others at the party.

plainest

IPA: /ˈpleɪnɪst/

KK: /plɛnɪst/

adjective

Definition: The simplest or most basic form of something, without any extra details or decorations.

Example: She wore the plainest dress at the party, which made her stand out in a good way.

plainly

IPA: /ˈpleɪnli/

KK: /ˈpleɪnli/

adverb

Definition: In a simple and clear way, without any confusion or complexity.

Example: She explained the rules plainly so everyone could understand.

plenish

IPA: //rɪˈplɛnɪʃ//

KK: /plɛnɪʃ/

verb

Definition: To fill something up again or to restore it to a full state.

Example: After the storm, we need to replenish the supplies in the emergency kit.

plenteously

IPA: /ˈplɛntɪəsli/

KK: /ˈplɛntɪslɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is abundant or plentiful; in large amounts.

Example: The garden produced fruits plenteously this year, providing enough for everyone.

plenty

IPA: /ˈplɛnti/

KK: /ˈplɛnti/

adjective

Definition: Existing in large amounts or numbers; more than enough.

Example: There was plenty of food at the party for everyone.

adverb

Definition: A large amount or number of something; more than enough.

Example: There were plenty of cookies for everyone at the party.

noun

Definition: A large amount or supply of something, often more than enough.

Example: There was plenty of food at the party for everyone to enjoy.

pleonasm

IPA: /ˈpliːəˌnæzəm/

KK: /ˈplēəˌnazəm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that uses more words than necessary to express an idea, often resulting in redundancy.

Example: Saying 'free gift' is an example of pleonasm because a gift is inherently free.

pleonastic

IPA: //plɪəˈnæstɪk//

KK: /plɪˈɒnæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the use of more words than necessary, often repeating the same idea in different words.

Example: The author's pleonastic writing style made the book longer than it needed to be.

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