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Topic: Common Errors

tain

IPA: /teɪn/

KK: /teɪn/

noun

Definition: A very thin sheet of metal, often made of tin, used for various purposes such as wrapping food or as a backing for mirrors.

Example: The chef wrapped the leftovers in a piece of tain to keep them fresh.

take

IPA: /teɪk/

KK: /teɪk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To acquire or gain possession of something; to become or start to exist in a certain state.

Example: The plant took root in the garden after a few days.

noun

Definition: A quantity or amount that is collected or received at one time, often referring to profits or receipts from a business activity.

Example: The movie's box office take was higher than expected.

transitive verb

Definition: To grasp or hold something in your hand or to receive something that is given or offered.

Example: Please take this book and return it when you're done.

takeable

IPA: /ˈteɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈteɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be taken or received.

Example: The offer was takeable, so I decided to accept it.

tallest

IPA: /ˈtɔːlɪst/

KK: /tɔlst/

adjective

Definition: The highest in height compared to others.

Example: She is the tallest person in her class.

tallness

IPA: /ˈtɔːlnəs/

KK: /tɔlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being of a greater than average height.

Example: Her tallness made her stand out in the crowd.

tangibly

IPA: /ˈtændʒəbli/

KK: /ˈtæn.dʒə.bli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be perceived by the senses or is clear and definite.

Example: The benefits of the new policy were tangibly felt by all employees.

tangle

IPA: /ˈtæŋɡl/

KK: /ˈtæŋɡl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become twisted together or caught in a confusing situation.

Example: The wires began to tangle as I tried to organize them.

noun

Definition: A confused or twisted mass of things that are intertwined or mixed together.

Example: The cat got its tail caught in a tangle of yarn.

transitive verb

Definition: To twist or mix things together in a way that makes them difficult to separate.

Example: The dog managed to tangle its leash around a tree.

tap

IPA: /tæp/

KK: /tæp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a light sound or touch, often by hitting something gently.

Example: She likes to tap her fingers on the table when she is thinking.

noun

Definition: A light touch or hit, often used to describe a gentle blow or a device that allows access to a resource, such as a spigot or a part of a circuit.

Example: She gave the door a quick tap to get someone's attention.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit something lightly or to draw liquid from a container.

Example: He decided to tap the keg for the party.

tardiness

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈtɑrdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being late or delayed in arriving or doing something.

Example: His tardiness to the meeting caused frustration among his colleagues.

taut

IPA: /tɔt/

KK: /tɔt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is pulled tight and not loose, or something that is neat and well-organized.

Example: The rope was taut, making it difficult to pull any further.

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