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Topic: Common Errors

predominately

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnətlɪ/

KK: /prɪˈdɑːmɪnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is the most common or most noticeable; mainly or mostly.

Example: The population in the city is predominately young adults.

preferably

IPA: /prɪˈfɜːrəbli/

KK: /prɪˈfɜrəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is more desirable or preferred; ideally.

Example: We should meet at the park, preferably in the afternoon.

prepossession

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈzɛʃən/

KK: /prɛpəˈzɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A belief or opinion that someone has before they have all the facts, often leading to bias or unfair judgment.

Example: Her prepossession about the new student made her treat him unfairly.

preposterously

IPA: /prɪˈpɒstərəsli/

KK: /prɪˈpɑːstərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is absurd or ridiculous, often contrary to common sense.

Example: The idea that we could fly without any help seemed preposterously unrealistic.

presentence

IPA: //ˈprɛzəntˌsɛns//

KK: /ˈprɛzəntˌsɛns/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that happens before a legal punishment is given.

Example: The judge considered the presentence report before making a decision.

presumably

IPA: /prɪˈzuməbli/

KK: /prɪˈzuməbli/

adverb

Definition: Used to indicate that something is assumed to be true based on available information or reasoning.

Example: Presumably, the meeting will start at 10 AM as scheduled.

presumed

IPA: /prɪˈzjuːmd/

KK: /prɪˈzumd/

adjective

Definition: Appearing to be likely or assumed to be true without proof.

Example: The presumed winner of the race was celebrated by the crowd.

verb

Definition: To think that something is true without being completely sure about it.

Example: She presumed he would arrive on time, but he was late.

presumingly

IPA: /prɪˈzumɪŋli/

KK: /prɪˈzumɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows confidence or arrogance, often without sufficient evidence or proof.

Example: She presumingly assumed that everyone would agree with her opinion.

previously

IPA: /ˈpriːviəsli/

KK: /ˈpriːviəsli/

adverb

Definition: At a time before now; earlier than the present moment.

Example: I had previously visited that museum before it closed.

primarily

IPA: /praɪˈmɛrəli/

KK: /praɪˈmɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate the main or most important reason for something, or to show that something is mainly true or relevant.

Example: The project is primarily focused on improving community health.

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