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Topic: Common Errors

dawdle

IPA: /ˈdɔːdəl/

KK: /ˈdɔːdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend time doing something slowly or without purpose, often wasting time instead of being productive.

Example: She tends to dawdle in the morning, making her late for school.

transitive verb

Definition: To waste time by being slow or not doing things quickly.

Example: She tends to dawdle when she should be getting ready for school.

decent

IPA: //ˈdiːsənt//

KK: /ˈdisənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is acceptable, proper, or of a good standard. It can refer to behavior, appearance, or quality that meets social norms or expectations.

Example: She wore a decent dress to the party that was appropriate for the occasion.

decently

IPA: /ˈdiːsəntli/

KK: /ˈdisəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is acceptable or good enough; properly or satisfactorily.

Example: She performed decently in the competition, impressing the judges with her skills.

decreasingly

IPA: /dɪˈkriːsɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈkrisɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a reduction in amount, size, or degree.

Example: The temperature is decreasingly warm as the sun sets.

dedans

IPA: /dɪˈdɑ̃/

KK: /dɪˈdɑ̃/

noun

Definition: A type of gallery or area where spectators can watch a game, specifically in court tennis.

Example: The spectators gathered in the dedans to enjoy the thrilling match.

deeper

IPA: /ˈdiːpər/

KK: /dipɚ/

adjective

Definition: Having a greater distance from the top to the bottom or from the surface to the bottom; more profound or intense than something else.

Example: The lake is much deeper than I expected.

deficiently

IPA: /dɪˈfɪʃəntli/

KK: /dɪˈfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is lacking or insufficient in quality or quantity.

Example: The project was completed deficiently, leading to many errors and issues.

definably

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪnəbli/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪnəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be clearly identified or defined.

Example: The results of the experiment were definably different from the previous ones.

defined

IPA: /dɪˈfaɪnd/

KK: /dɪˈfaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Having a clear and specific meaning or value; also refers to a person with noticeable muscle separation due to low body fat.

Example: The artist's style is defined by bold colors and strong lines.

verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of something clearly and precisely.

Example: The teacher defined the term for the students during the lesson.

definite

IPA: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Clearly defined or precise; having specific limits or boundaries.

Example: She gave a definite answer to the question, leaving no room for doubt.

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