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Topic: Parts of Speech

transitive

IPA: //ˈtræn.zɪ.tɪv//

KK: /trænˈzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, often indicating an action that is transferred from the subject to the object.

Example: In the sentence 'She kicked the ball', 'kicked' is a transitive verb because it has a direct object, 'the ball'.

noun

Definition: A word that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, often used in grammar to describe certain types of verbs.

Example: In the sentence 'She reads a book', 'reads' is a transitive verb because it needs an object, 'a book', to make sense.

transitively

IPA: //trænˈsɪtɪvli//

KK: /trænˈsɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, often used in grammar to describe verbs that act on something.

Example: The verb 'give' is used transitively because it needs a direct object, like 'the book'.

trisyllable

IPA: //trɪˈsɪl.ə.bəl//

KK: /trɪˈsaɪləbəl/

noun

Definition: A word that has three syllables.

Example: The word 'elephant' is a trisyllable because it has three distinct syllables.

trochaic

IPA: /trəʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/

KK: /troʊˈkeɪɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of metrical foot in poetry that consists of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

Example: The poem uses a trochaic meter to create a rhythmic flow.

trochee

IPA: /ˈtroʊki/

KK: /troʊˈki/

noun

Definition: A unit of rhythm in poetry that has one strong beat followed by a weak beat, like in the word 'season'.

Example: In the poem, the use of a trochee gives it a strong, rhythmic feel.

twist

IPA: /twɪst/

KK: /twɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a winding or curved way, or to change direction by turning.

Example: The road twists through the mountains, making the drive very scenic.

noun

Definition: A change in direction or shape, often involving a turn or bend; it can also refer to a distortion or alteration of something.

Example: The road had a sharp twist that made driving challenging.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn or bend something in a way that changes its shape or position, often by rotating it.

Example: She twisted the cap off the bottle with ease.

under

IPA: /ˈʌndər/

KK: /ˈʌndər/

adjective

Definition: Not meeting the required amount or level; situated below something else; lower in rank or authority.

Example: The under parts of the machine need to be cleaned regularly.

adverb

Definition: In or into a position that is lower than something else or beneath it.

Example: The cat hid under the table during the storm.

preposition

Definition: In a position lower than something else or covered by it; also used to indicate a condition or situation.

Example: The cat is hiding under the table.

underneath

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

KK: /ʌndərˈniːθ/

adjective

Definition: Located directly below something else; in a lower position.

Example: The cat is hiding underneath the table.

adverb

Definition: In a position that is directly below something else or covered by it.

Example: The cat is hiding underneath the table.

noun

Definition: The area or surface that is located below or under something else.

Example: The cat likes to hide underneath the table.

preposition

Definition: In a position directly below something else.

Example: The cat is hiding underneath the table.

underpart

IPA: /ˈʌndərpɑːrt/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌpɑrt/

noun

Definition: A section or part that is located underneath or on the lower side of something, often referring to the underside of an animal or object.

Example: The underpart of the bird was covered in soft feathers.

uninflected

IPA: //ˌʌn.ɪnˈflɛk.tɪd//

KK: /ʌnɪnˈflɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that does not change form to show tense, mood, number, or case.

Example: In English, the word 'sheep' is uninflected because it remains the same in both singular and plural forms.

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