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Topic: Common Errors

sensibly

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sə.bli/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sə.bli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows good judgment or reason; wisely.

Example: She sensibly decided to save money instead of spending it all at once.

sent

IPA: /sɛnt/

KK: /sɛnt/

noun

Definition: A sent is a unit of currency in some countries, often used in the context of money or financial transactions.

Example: The price of the item was listed in cents, but I only had a few sent coins in my pocket.

verb

Definition: To have caused something to go or be taken to a particular destination.

Example: She sent the package yesterday.

separable

IPA: /ˈsɛpəreɪbəl/

KK: /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be divided or separated into parts.

Example: The sheets of paper are separable, making it easy to remove them from the pad.

separate

IPA: /ˈsɛpəreɪt/

KK: /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not joined or connected; existing independently or apart from others.

Example: The two friends had separate interests and hobbies.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become divided into different parts or groups.

Example: The two colors will separate when mixed with water.

noun

Definition: A piece of clothing that can be worn on its own or combined with other clothes to create different outfits.

Example: She bought a separate to match her favorite blouse.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to be apart from something else or to divide it into parts.

Example: The teacher asked the students to separate the different colors in the painting.

separately

IPA: /ˈsɛpəˌrɛtli/

KK: /ˈsɛpəˌrɛtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is distinct or apart from something else.

Example: The two teams will work separately on their projects.

separating

IPA: /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /sɛpəˈreɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of dividing or keeping things apart from each other.

Example: The separating of the two groups was necessary for the project to succeed.

verb

Definition: To divide or keep apart from something else.

Example: They are separating the different colors of the laundry before washing.

set

IPA: /sɛt/

KK: /sɛt/

adjective

Definition: Fixed or established in a specific way, often by agreement or convention. It can also mean determined or ready for a particular purpose.

Example: We have a set schedule for our meetings every week.

intransitive verb

Definition: To mature or develop, especially after a process like pollination, or to become fixed or permanent.

Example: The seeds will set in the warm soil after a few days.

noun

Definition: A collection of items that are similar or used together, such as a group of books, a chess set, or people with a common interest.

Example: I bought a new chess set to play with my friends.

transitive verb

Definition: To place or put something in a specific position or condition; to arrange or establish something.

Example: She decided to set the table before dinner.

several

IPA: /ˈsɛv.ər.əl/

KK: /ˈsɛvərəl/

adjective

Definition: More than two but not many; a few distinct items or people.

Example: I have several books on my shelf that I want to read.

pronoun

Definition: A small number of things or people, more than two but not many.

Example: Several students attended the workshop.

shallowly

IPA: /ˈʃæloʊli/

KK: /ˈʃæloʊli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not deep; lacking depth or seriousness.

Example: The water was so shallowly that I could see the bottom clearly.

shapelessly

IPA: /ˈʃeɪpləsli/

KK: /ˈʃeɪpləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks a definite shape or form.

Example: The clouds floated shapelessly across the sky.

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