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Topic: Common Errors

across

IPA: /əˈkrɔs/

KK: /əˈkrɔs/

adjective

Definition: In a position where something is placed or arranged from one side to the other, often crossing over something else.

Example: Not applicable as 'across' is not an adjective.

adverb

Definition: In a way that goes from one side to another, or in a manner that is clear and understandable.

Example: The cat jumped across the street.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to describe movement or position from one side of something to the other side. It can also mean being in contact with something or being on the opposite side.

Example: The children ran across the field to play.

actual

IPA: /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

KK: /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is real and true, not just imagined or possible. It refers to what is happening right now or what really exists.

Example: The actual cost of the project was much higher than estimated.

actually

IPA: /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

KK: /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to emphasize that something is true or real, often when it might be surprising or different from what was expected.

Example: I actually won the lottery!

add

IPA: /æd/

KK: /æd/

transitive verb

Definition: To combine numbers or things together to make a larger amount or total. It can also mean to join something to increase its size, quantity, or quality.

Example: If you add two and two, you get four.

addible

IPA: /ˈædɪbəl/

KK: /ˈædɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be combined with something else or included in a group.

Example: The components of the system are addible, allowing for easy upgrades.

additionally

IPA: /əˈdɪʃənəli/

KK: /əˈdɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In addition to something that has already been mentioned; also.

Example: Additionally, we will be offering a discount for early registrations.

addle

IPA: /ˈæd.əl/

KK: /ˈædəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become confused or mixed up in thought; to lose clarity or coherence.

Example: After hours of studying, the complex theories began to addle my mind.

addled

IPA: /ˈæd.əld/

KK: /ˈædld/

adjective

Definition: Confused or unable to think clearly; mixed up.

Example: After the long meeting, my thoughts were addled and I couldn't focus on my work.

verb

Definition: To confuse or make unable to think clearly.

Example: The complicated instructions addled my brain, leaving me unsure of what to do next.

adequately

IPA: /ˈædɪkwətli/

KK: /ˈædɪkwətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is enough to meet a certain standard or requirement.

Example: The project was completed adequately, meeting all the necessary standards.

adhere

IPA: //ədˈhɪr//

KK: /ədˈhɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stick to something or to follow a plan or belief closely without changing.

Example: The labels must adhere to the surface for proper application.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stick to a surface or to follow a rule or belief closely.

Example: You need to adhere the label firmly to the package.

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