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Topic: Common Errors

stickily

IPA: /ˈstɪkɪli/

KK: /ˈstɪkɪli/

adjective

Definition: In a way that is sticky or adheres to surfaces, often causing things to cling together.

Example: The candy was stickily stuck to my fingers after I finished eating it.

still

IPA: /stɪl/

KK: /stɪl/

adjective

Definition: Not moving or making noise; calm and quiet.

Example: The lake was still in the early morning light.

adverb

Definition: Used to indicate that something continues to happen or is true at the present time or in the future.

Example: We are still waiting for the bus to arrive.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become quiet or calm; to stop moving or making noise.

Example: The crowd began to still as the speaker took the stage.

noun

Definition: A device used to distill liquids, especially alcohol, or a quiet and calm atmosphere.

Example: The old still in the basement was used to make homemade whiskey.

stimy

IPA: /ˈstaɪmi/

KK: /ˈstaɪmi/

noun

Definition: An alternative spelling of a word that means to obstruct or hinder someone or something.

Example: The unexpected rainstorm served to stimy our plans for a picnic.

stoled

IPA: /stoʊld/

KK: /stoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Wearing a type of scarf or shawl called a stole, often used in formal settings or ceremonies.

Example: She looked elegant in her stoled dress at the wedding.

verb

Definition: To take something that belongs to someone else without permission.

Example: He stoled the money from the cash register.

stoppable

IPA: /ˈstɒpəbl/

KK: /ˈstɑpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be stopped or prevented from continuing.

Example: The runaway train was finally stopped by a quick-thinking engineer.

stopped

IPA: /stɒpt/

KK: /stɑpt/

adjective

Definition: In a state where something has come to a halt or is no longer in motion.

Example: The stopped car blocked the road, causing a traffic jam.

verb

Definition: To bring to a halt or to cease movement or action.

Example: She stopped the car at the red light.

stopword

IPA: /ˈstɒpwɜːrd/

KK: /ˈstɑpˌwɝd/

noun

Definition: A common word that is often ignored in searches because it does not add significant meaning, like 'and', 'the', or 'is'.

Example: In natural language processing, stopwords are usually removed from text to focus on more meaningful words.

straight

IPA: /streɪt/

KK: /streɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not curved or bent; extending in one direction without any turns or angles.

Example: The road ahead is straight, making it easy to drive.

adverb

Definition: In a direct line or manner without any curves or bends.

Example: He walked straight to the store without stopping.

noun

Definition: A person who is heterosexual or conforms to conventional societal norms.

Example: He identifies as a straight man and is attracted to women.

straighten

IPA: /ˈstreɪtən/

KK: /ˈstreɪtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something that is not straight into a straight form.

Example: She tried to straighten the picture frame on the wall.

straighter

IPA: /ˈstreɪtə/

KK: /ˈstreɪtər/

adjective

Definition: More direct or less curved than something else.

Example: The new road is straighter than the old one, making it easier to drive.

noun

Definition: A type of cigarette that contains tobacco and is not mixed with other substances like marijuana.

Example: He prefers to smoke straighter instead of blunts.

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