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Topic: Parts of Speech

syntactically

IPA: /sɪnˈtæktɪkli/

KK: /sɪnˈtæktɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example: The sentence was constructed syntactically to ensure clarity and correctness.

tense

IPA: /tɛns/

KK: /tɛns/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of being stretched tight or feeling nervous and anxious.

Example: She felt tense before the big presentation.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to the form of a verb that shows the time of an action or state, such as past, present, or future.

Example: In English, the verb 'to walk' can be in the past tense, present tense, or future tense.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something tight or strained, often referring to muscles or situations.

Example: She tends to tense her shoulders when she is nervous.

terminative

IPA: /ˈtɜːr.mɪ.nə.tɪv/

KK: /ˈtɜːrmɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that brings an end or conclusion; having the quality of ending something.

Example: The terminative clause in the contract specifies when the agreement will end.

theirs

IPA: /ðɛrz/

KK: /ðɛrz/

pronoun

Definition: A word used to indicate that something belongs to them, referring to a group of people or things.

Example: The books on the table are theirs.

themselves

IPA: /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

KK: /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/

pronoun

Definition: A pronoun used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, often for emphasis or to indicate that the subject is also the object.

Example: The students prepared themselves for the exam by studying all night.

thickest

IPA: /ˈθɪkɪst/

KK: /θɪkɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most dense or wide in measurement, often used to describe something that has a large distance between its opposite sides.

Example: This is the thickest book I have ever read.

through

IPA: /θruː/

KK: /θru/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that allows movement or passage without interruption, often referring to routes or tickets that do not require stops or transfers.

Example: The through bus made the journey much faster because it didn't stop at every station.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that indicates movement from one side or end to another; completely or entirely.

Example: She walked through the park to get to the other side.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate movement from one side to another, or to show that something is completed or achieved.

Example: She walked through the park to enjoy the flowers.

to

IPA: /tuː/

KK: /tu/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate direction, movement, or position towards a person, place, or thing. It can also show a change in state or condition.

Example: She walked to the store to buy some groceries.

preposition

Definition: A word used to indicate direction, place, or position, often showing the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Example: She went to the store to buy some groceries.

tongued

IPA: /tʌŋd/

KK: /tʌŋd/

adjective

Definition: Having a particular kind of tongue or manner of speaking.

Example: She is known for her sharp-tongued remarks that often catch people off guard.

verb

Definition: To have touched or tasted something with the tongue; to have spoken or expressed something.

Example: He tongued the ice cream to see if it was cold enough.

top

IPA: /tɒp/

KK: /tɑp/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the highest in position, quality, or rank. It can refer to the best or most important part of something.

Example: She always aims to be at the top of her class.

intransitive verb

Definition: To reach the highest point or to finish something.

Example: The race will top off with a grand finale.

noun

Definition: The highest part or point of something, or a garment worn on the upper half of the body.

Example: She wore a beautiful top to the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To exceed or surpass something, or to be at the highest point or position.

Example: She topped the charts with her new song.

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