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Topic: Parts of Speech

noun

IPA: /naʊn/

KK: /naʊn/

noun

Definition: A word that names a person, place, thing, quality, or action. Nouns can be subjects or objects in sentences and can be singular or plural.

Example: The word 'dog' is a noun that refers to an animal.

nounal

IPA: /ˈnaʊnəl/

KK: /ˈnaʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or functions like a noun.

Example: In grammar, a nounal phrase can serve as the subject of a sentence.

nounless

IPA: /ˈnaʊn.ləs/

KK: /ˈnaʊnləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not contain a noun or nouns.

Example: In a nounless sentence, you might only use verbs and adjectives.

octosyllable

IPA: //ˌɒk.təˈsɪl.ə.bəl//

KK: /ˈɑktoʊˌsɪləbəl/

noun

Definition: A word or line that has eight syllables.

Example: The poem was written in octosyllables, giving it a rhythmic flow.

open

IPA: /ˈoʊpən/

KK: /ˈoʊpən/

adjective

Definition: Not closed; allowing access or passage; free to enter or use.

Example: The door was left open, inviting everyone to come in.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become not closed; to allow access or passage.

Example: The door opened slowly as I approached it.

noun

Definition: A contest or tournament where anyone, regardless of skill level, can take part, or a state of being visible and not hidden.

Example: The annual tennis open attracts players from all over the world.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something not closed or to allow access to it by moving or removing a barrier.

Example: Please open the door so we can go outside.

opposite

IPA: /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/

KK: /ˈɑːpəzɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is completely different or contrary to something else.

Example: The two colors are opposite on the color wheel.

adverb

Definition: In a position that is directly across from something else; facing each other.

Example: They sat opposite each other at the table.

noun

Definition: A word or thing that has a meaning that is completely different from another word or thing.

Example: Hot is the opposite of cold.

preposition

Definition: In a position that is across from or facing something else.

Example: The restaurant is opposite the park.

os

IPA: /ɒs/

KK: /ɑs/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a bone or an opening, often found in medical or anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor explained that the os trapezium is one of the bones in the wrist.

over

IPA: /ˈoʊvər/

KK: /ˈoʊvər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is excessive or beyond a certain limit. It can also refer to something that is external or additional.

Example: The over spending on the project led to budget issues.

adverb

Definition: In a position higher than something else or moving from one side to another.

Example: The bird flew over the trees.

noun

Definition: In sports, it refers to a set of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.

Example: The bowler completed an over without conceding any runs.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate a position that is higher than something else, or to describe movement from one side to another across an area or object.

Example: The cat jumped over the fence to chase the bird.

part

IPA: /pɑrt/

KK: /pɑrt/

adjective

Definition: Not full or complete; only a portion of something.

Example: She is a part owner of the business.

intransitive verb

Definition: To separate or go away from someone or something; to leave or divide.

Example: They parted ways after the meeting.

noun

Definition: A piece or segment of something larger, which can be separated or attached; it can also refer to a role in a performance or a division of a work.

Example: She played a significant part in the success of the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or divide something into parts or portions.

Example: She decided to part the curtains to let in more light.

participial

IPA: /pɑːrˈtɪʃɪpəl/

KK: /pɑrˈtɪʃiˌpəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or made from a participle, which is a form of a verb used in certain grammatical constructions.

Example: The participial phrase in the sentence added more detail to the subject.

noun

Definition: A form of a verb that is used to create verb tenses and can also function as an adjective.

Example: In the sentence 'The broken window was fixed', 'broken' is a participial that describes the window.

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