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Topic: Finance

cheapen

IPA: /ˈtʃiːpən/

KK: /ˈtʃipən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less expensive or of lower quality.

Example: As the market flooded with products, many items began to cheapen in value.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less valuable or to reduce its worth, often in a way that affects how people view it.

Example: The new policy may cheapen the quality of education in our schools.

cheaper

IPA: /ˈtʃiːpər/

KK: /ˈtʃipər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that costs less money than something else.

Example: This store sells cheaper products than the one across the street.

cheapest

IPA: /ˈtʃiːpɪst/

KK: /ˈtʃipɪst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that costs less than all others in a group.

Example: This store has the cheapest prices for groceries in town.

cheapness

IPA: /ˈtʃiːp.nəs/

KK: /tʃipnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being low in price or cost.

Example: The cheapness of the product made it very popular among budget shoppers.

check

IPA: /tʃɛk/

KK: /tʃɛk/

interjection

Definition: A word used to show that you agree with something or understand what someone is saying.

Example: "Do you want to go to the movies?" "Check!"

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop or come to a halt; to verify or examine something.

Example: I need to check if the meeting is still on schedule.

noun

Definition: A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one account to another, or a document used to pay for goods or services.

Example: I wrote a check to pay for my dinner at the restaurant.

transitive verb

Definition: To examine something to ensure it is correct, safe, or in good condition; to stop or slow down something.

Example: She checked the report for any mistakes before submitting it.

checkbook

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A book that contains blank checks that you can fill out to take money from your bank account.

Example: I need to order a new checkbook because I have run out of checks.

checkless

IPA: /ˈtʃɛkləs/

KK: /ˈtʃɛkləs/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be controlled or limited.

Example: The checkless flow of the river caused flooding in the nearby areas.

cheque

IPA: /tʃɛk/

KK: /tʃɛk/

noun

Definition: A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one person's account to another person's account.

Example: I wrote a cheque to pay for the groceries.

chiseler

IPA: /ˈtʃɪz.əl.ər/

KK: /ˈtʃɪzələr/

noun

Definition: A person who cheats or deceives others, often for personal gain; can also refer to someone who carves or shapes materials using a chisel.

Example: The chiseler tricked many people out of their money with false promises.

churn

IPA: /tʃɜrn/

KK: /tʃɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or mix something vigorously, often to create a product like butter from cream, or to describe a state of agitation or disturbance.

Example: The waves began to churn violently during the storm.

noun

Definition: A container or device used to mix or agitate cream or milk to make butter by separating the fat from the liquid.

Example: The farmer used a churn to make fresh butter from the cream.

transitive verb

Definition: To stir or shake a liquid, especially milk or cream, to make butter or to mix thoroughly.

Example: She decided to churn the cream to make fresh butter for the bread.

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