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Topic: Common Errors

upon

IPA: /əˈpʌn/

KK: /əˈpʌn/

adverb

Definition: At a higher position or level than something else; on top of.

Example: The book is placed upon the table.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate a position above something or a time when something happens.

Example: The cat jumped upon the table to catch the mouse.

upper

IPA: /ˈʌpər/

KK: /ˈʌpər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a higher position, rank, or part of something.

Example: She climbed to the upper level of the building to enjoy the view.

noun

Definition: A part of something that is higher or above another part, such as the upper part of a shoe or the upper teeth.

Example: She bought a new pair of shoes with a stylish upper.

uppermost

IPA: /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

KK: /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

adjective

Definition: Located at the highest point or position.

Example: The uppermost branch of the tree was covered in snow.

adverb

Definition: In the highest position or rank; at the top.

Example: The trophy was placed uppermost on the shelf to show its importance.

upstare

IPA: /ˈʌpˌstɛə/

KK: /ˈʌpˌstɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To look or gaze upward, often with a sense of wonder or curiosity.

Example: She decided to upstare at the beautiful stars in the night sky.

upstep

IPA: /ˈʌpˌstɛp/

KK: /ˈʌpˌstɛp/

noun

Definition: A rise in pitch or tone that occurs between syllables or words in a language that uses tones to convey meaning.

Example: In tonal languages, an upstep can change the meaning of a word entirely.

usableness

IPA: /ˈjuːzəblnəs/

KK: /ˈjuːzəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be used or utilized effectively.

Example: The usableness of the new software made it popular among users.

usage

IPA: /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The way something is used or the manner in which it is treated, often referring to language, practices, or resources.

Example: The usage of this term has changed over the years.

use

IPA: /juːz/

KK: /jus/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have been in the habit of doing something in the past or to indicate a former state.

Example: People used to travel by horse before cars were invented.

noun

Definition: The way in which something is used or the purpose it serves.

Example: The use of smartphones has changed how we communicate.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something into action or apply it for a specific purpose; to employ or utilize something.

Example: She decided to use her skills to help others in need.

useably

IPA: /ˈjuːzəblɪ/

KK: /juːzəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be used or is suitable for use.

Example: The software was designed to be useably for both beginners and experts.

used

IPA: /juːzd/

KK: /juzd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not new and has been previously owned or utilized.

Example: I bought a used car to save money.

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