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Topic: Common Errors

size

IPA: /saɪz/

KK: /saɪz/

adjective

Definition: The term refers to the dimensions or magnitude of something, often indicating how big or small it is.

Example: The shirt comes in different sizes to fit everyone.

noun

Definition: The measurement or extent of something, often used to describe how big or small it is.

Example: She wore a size medium dress for the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To determine or adjust the dimensions or proportions of something.

Example: The tailor will size the dress to fit you perfectly.

sizeable

IPA: /ˈsaɪzəbl/

KK: /ˈsaɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Large in size or amount; considerable.

Example: The company made a sizeable profit this year.

sizeably

IPA: /ˈsaɪzəbli/

KK: /ˈsaɪzəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is large in size or amount.

Example: The project was sizeably larger than we initially expected.

sized

IPA: /saɪzd/

KK: /saɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having a specific size or dimension, often used to describe objects or items in terms of their scale.

Example: She bought a medium-sized dress for the party.

skimp

IPA: /skɪmp/

KK: /skɪmp/

adjective

Definition: Not enough in quantity or size; lacking in fullness or richness.

Example: The dress was too skimp for the formal event, showing too much skin.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be unwilling to spend money or use resources freely; to be cheap or frugal.

Example: He tends to skimp on groceries to save money.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide less than what is needed or to do something in a careless or insufficient way.

Example: They decided to skimp on the quality of the materials to save money.

skippable

IPA: /ˈskɪpəbl/

KK: /ˈskɪpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that can be omitted or bypassed without significant consequences.

Example: The introduction was skippable, so I went straight to the main content.

slabbiest

IPA: /ˈslæbiɪst/

KK: /ˈslæbiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very flat, thick, or heavy, often in a way that is not appealing or attractive.

Example: The slabbiest piece of cake was too dense for my taste.

slacken

IPA: /ˈslækən/

KK: /ˈslækən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less tight, intense, or fast; to loosen or slow down.

Example: I slackened the rope to give the boat more room to move.

slackly

IPA: /ˈslækli/

KK: /slækli/

adverb

Definition: In a loose or relaxed way, without tension or firmness.

Example: The rope hung slackly from the tree branch.

slantwise

IPA: /ˈslæntˌwaɪz/

KK: /ˈslæntˌwaɪz/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is at an angle or not straight; it can refer to a position or direction that is slanted or tilted.

Example: The roof was built slantwise to allow rain to run off easily.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straight or level, but at an angle or slope.

Example: The roof was designed to shed water slantwise, preventing leaks.

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