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Topic: Common Errors

unde

IPA: /ˈʌndeɪ/

KK: /ʌnd/

adjective

Definition: Having a wavy or undulating shape or form, often used to describe lines or patterns.

Example: The artist used an unde line to create a sense of movement in the painting.

under

IPA: /ˈʌndər/

KK: /ˈʌndər/

adjective

Definition: Not meeting the required amount or level; situated below something else; lower in rank or authority.

Example: The under parts of the machine need to be cleaned regularly.

adverb

Definition: In or into a position that is lower than something else or beneath it.

Example: The cat hid under the table during the storm.

preposition

Definition: In a position lower than something else or covered by it; also used to indicate a condition or situation.

Example: The cat is hiding under the table.

underemphasis

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈɛmfəˌsɪs/

KK: /ʌndərˈɛmfəˌsɪs/

noun

Definition: A situation where not enough importance or attention is given to something.

Example: The underemphasis on mental health in schools can lead to serious issues for students.

underestimate

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

KK: /ʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A value or amount that is lower than the actual one, often used to describe a situation where someone does not recognize the true importance or size of something.

Example: The team's underestimate of the project's cost led to budget issues.

transitive verb

Definition: To judge something as being less important, valuable, or significant than it really is.

Example: Many people underestimate the impact of small changes in their daily routine.

underestimation

IPA: /ˌʌndərˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /ʌndərˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A judgment or opinion that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is.

Example: His underestimation of the project's complexity led to many problems later on.

underline

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line drawn underneath a word or phrase to show that it is important or to emphasize it.

Example: The teacher asked us to underline the key points in the text.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw a line beneath something, usually to highlight or emphasize it.

Example: In her notes, she decided to underline the most important points.

underlining

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of drawing a line beneath a word or phrase to highlight it or show its importance.

Example: The teacher used underlining to emphasize the key points in the text.

undermost

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌmoʊst/

KK: /ʌndərˈmoʊst/

adjective

Definition: The word describes something that is at the lowest level or position, often referring to the bottom layer or part of something.

Example: The undermost layer of the cake was made of chocolate.

adverb

Definition: In or to the lowest position or level.

Example: The treasure was hidden in the undermost layer of the sand.

underneath

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

KK: /ʌndərˈniːθ/

adjective

Definition: Located directly below something else; in a lower position.

Example: The cat is hiding underneath the table.

adverb

Definition: In a position that is directly below something else or covered by it.

Example: The cat is hiding underneath the table.

noun

Definition: The area or surface that is located below or under something else.

Example: The cat likes to hide underneath the table.

preposition

Definition: In a position directly below something else.

Example: The cat is hiding underneath the table.

underrate

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈreɪt/

KK: /ʌndərˈreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To judge something as less important or valuable than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to underrate the impact of small actions on the environment.

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