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Topic: Common Errors

incumber

IPA: /ɪnˈkʌm.bər/

KK: /ɪnˈkʌm.bɚ/

transitive verb

Definition: To burden or weigh down someone or something, making it difficult to move or act freely.

Example: The heavy backpack incumbered her as she tried to climb the hill.

indeed

IPA: /ɪnˈdid/

KK: /ɪnˈdid/

adverb

Definition: Used to emphasize a statement or response, often indicating agreement or confirmation.

Example: It was indeed a remarkable performance that left everyone in awe.

interjection

Definition: Used to show agreement or to emphasize a statement, often expressing surprise or irony.

Example: "It was indeed a surprising turn of events!"

indefinite

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not having clear or fixed limits; uncertain or vague in nature.

Example: The project has an indefinite timeline, so we don't know when it will be completed.

indent

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛnt/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create a space or notch in a surface, often by pressing or cutting into it.

Example: The carpenter decided to indent the wood to create a decorative pattern.

noun

Definition: A space left at the beginning of a line of text, often used to signal the start of a new paragraph.

Example: Please make sure to indent the first line of each paragraph in your essay.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a mark or cut on a surface, often to create a space for text or to match parts of a document.

Example: Please indent the first line of each paragraph in your essay.

indention

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛnʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A space or gap at the beginning of a line of text, often used to show a new paragraph or to organize information.

Example: Make sure to add an indention at the start of each new paragraph in your essay.

indicate

IPA: /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

KK: /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To show or point out something, often as a sign or signal of something else.

Example: The teacher indicated the correct answer on the board.

indication

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈdɪkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A sign or piece of information that shows something is happening or needs to be done.

Example: The doctor gave me an indication that I should rest more.

indicative

IPA: /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that shows or points to a particular fact or situation. It is often used in grammar to refer to a verb mood that expresses statements of fact.

Example: The symptoms were indicative of a more serious health issue.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a mood used to make factual statements or ask questions.

Example: In English, the indicative is used to express statements like 'She is reading a book.'

indirect

IPA: /ˌɪnˈdaɪrɛkt/

KK: /ɪnˈdaɪrɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Not straightforward; taking a roundabout way or approach rather than being direct.

Example: She gave an indirect answer to the question, avoiding a clear response.

indirectly

IPA: /ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛk.tli/

KK: /ɪnˈdaɪrɛktli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straightforward or direct; happening through an intermediary or not openly stated.

Example: She indirectly suggested that we should change our plans.

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