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Topic: Grammar

punctuate

IPA: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃ.eɪt/

KK: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use marks such as periods, commas, and question marks in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

Example: It's important to punctuate your sentences correctly to make your writing clear.

transitive verb

Definition: To add marks such as periods, commas, or question marks to writing to clarify meaning and indicate pauses.

Example: It's important to punctuate your sentences correctly to make them easy to read.

punctuated

IPA: //ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪ.tɪd//

KK: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that contains punctuation marks, such as periods, commas, or question marks.

Example: The teacher asked us to write punctuated sentences in our homework.

verb

Definition: To add marks such as periods, commas, or question marks to writing to clarify meaning or indicate pauses.

Example: The teacher punctuated her explanation with examples to make it clearer.

punctuation

IPA: //ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /pʌŋkʧuˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of symbols in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

Example: Good punctuation helps readers understand the text better.

punctuator

IPA: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃuː.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈpʌŋkʧuˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who adds punctuation marks to writing, helping to clarify meaning and structure.

Example: The punctuator carefully placed commas and periods to improve the readability of the text.

punier

IPA: /ˈpjuːniər/

KK: /ˈpjuːniər/

adjective

Definition: Smaller or weaker than others; not strong or powerful.

Example: The punier dog was often overshadowed by its larger companions.

punily

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪli/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a weak or small way; lacking strength or importance.

Example: The team performed punily, failing to impress the audience.

purposely

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intentional or done on purpose, rather than by accident.

Example: She purposely left the door open to let in some fresh air.

purposively

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pəsɪvli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.sɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intentional and done with a specific purpose in mind.

Example: She acted purposively to achieve her goals.

putting

IPA: /ˈpʌtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpʌtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of golf game where players hit the ball into a hole from a short distance using a special club called a putter.

Example: He practiced his putting on the green before the tournament.

verb

Definition: The action of placing something in a specific position or location.

Example: She is putting the books on the shelf.

qualifiedly

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪdli/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that includes some limitations or conditions; not absolute or unconditional.

Example: She accepted the proposal qualifiedly, stating that it depended on further discussions.

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