© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Parts of Speech

whom

IPA: /huːm/

KK: /hum/

pronoun

Definition: This word is used to refer to the person or people that something is done to or for, often in questions or relative clauses.

Example: To whom should I address the letter?

word

IPA: /wɜrd/

KK: /wɜrd/

interjection

Definition: A slang expression used to show agreement or approval, often in response to something said.

Example: "You got the job? Word! That's awesome!"

noun

Definition: A unit of language that carries meaning, which can be spoken or written, and can be made up of one or more sounds or letters.

Example: She wrote a word on the board for everyone to see.

transitive verb

Definition: To express something using language or to put something into words.

Example: She worded her speech very carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

wordily

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdɪli/

KK: /ˈwɜrdɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses too many words or is overly verbose.

Example: The professor explained the topic wordily, making it hard for the students to follow.

zeugma

IPA: /ˈzɔɪɡmə/

KK: /ˈzɔɪɡmə/

noun

Definition: A type of sentence structure where one word or phrase connects to two or more other words or phrases, but it only fits grammatically with one of them, creating a unique meaning.

Example: In the sentence 'She opened the door and her heart to the homeless boy', the word 'opened' is an example of zeugma.

←1

...

1920