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Topic: Common Errors

consistency

IPA: /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/

KK: /kənˈsɪstənsɪ/

noun

Definition: The quality of being steady, reliable, and uniform over time or in different situations.

Example: The team's consistency in performance helped them win the championship.

consistently

IPA: /kənˈsɪstəntli/

KK: /kənˈsɪstəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is steady and unchanging over time; always doing something in the same way.

Example: She consistently arrives at work on time every day.

conspicuous

IPA: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

KK: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to see or notice because it stands out in a way that attracts attention.

Example: The bright red dress was very conspicuous at the party.

conspicuously

IPA: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.li/

KK: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is easy to see or notice; clearly visible or obvious.

Example: The bright colors of the flowers stood out conspicuously in the green garden.

construable

IPA: /kənˈstruːəbl/

KK: /kənˈstruːəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be understood or interpreted in a particular way.

Example: The law is construable in several different ways, leading to confusion.

construe

IPA: /kənˈstruː/

KK: /kənˈstru/

intransitive verb

Definition: To interpret or explain the meaning of something, especially in terms of language or grammar.

Example: When reading poetry, it is important to construe the words carefully to understand their deeper meaning.

noun

Definition: An explanation or interpretation of something, often involving how it is understood or translated.

Example: The construe of the ancient text revealed new insights into its meaning.

transitive verb

Definition: To interpret or explain the meaning of something, especially in a specific way.

Example: The teacher asked us to construe the poem in our own words.

contain

IPA: /kənˈteɪn/

KK: /kənˈteɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To have something inside or as part of something else; to hold or include.

Example: The box can contain all of your books and toys.

contextually

IPA: /kənˈtɛkstʃuəli/

KK: /kɒnˈtɛkstʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the situation or background in which something occurs.

Example: The meaning of the word can change contextually depending on how it is used in a sentence.

continual

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

KK: /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens without stopping or is repeated regularly over time.

Example: The continual sound of the waves was soothing to her.

continually

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/

KK: /kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens without stopping or interruption; happening repeatedly over time.

Example: She continually improves her skills through practice.

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