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Topic: Time

past

IPA: /pæst/

KK: /pæst/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a time that has already happened or something that existed before now.

Example: She often thinks about her past experiences and how they shaped her life.

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates movement beyond a certain point or location.

Example: She walked past the store without noticing it.

noun

Definition: The time that has already happened, before now.

Example: She often reflects on her past and the choices she made.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate a position or time that is beyond a certain point, either in space or in time.

Example: They walked past the memorial in silence.

pastness

IPA: /ˈpæst.nəs/

KK: /ˈpæstnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being in the past; a feeling or emotion related to memories.

Example: The pastness of the old photographs brought back many memories for her.

pause

IPA: /pɔːz/

KK: /pɔz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something for a short time before continuing.

Example: She decided to pause the movie to get some snacks.

noun

Definition: A temporary stop or break in an action or speech, often used to create emphasis or allow for thought.

Example: She took a pause before answering the difficult question.

transitive verb

Definition: To stop something temporarily, often to take a break or to allow for something else to happen.

Example: Please pause the video so we can discuss what just happened.

pend

IPA: /pɛnd/

KK: /pɛnd/

noun

Definition: A covered passage or entry, often arched, that connects different parts of a building or leads to a courtyard.

Example: The old building had a beautiful pend that connected the street to the inner garden.

verb

Definition: To delay or wait before taking action on something, or to depend on something.

Example: The decision will pend until we receive more information.

period

IPA: /ˈpɪərɪəd/

KK: /ˈpɪrɪəd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific time in history or a particular age.

Example: The museum has a collection of period furniture from the 18th century.

noun

Definition: A word that can refer to a specific length of time, a punctuation mark that shows the end of a sentence, or a complete thought in writing.

Example: The teacher explained that a period is used to end a sentence.

periodically

IPA: /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kli/

KK: /ˌpɪr.iˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens at regular intervals or from time to time.

Example: The train arrives periodically, so you don't have to wait long.

permanent

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

KK: /ˈpɜrmənənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that lasts for a long time and does not change or go away easily.

Example: They decided to make their stay in the city permanent after finding a good job.

noun

Definition: A hairstyle that is created to last for a long time, often achieved through chemical treatments that curl, wave, or straighten the hair.

Example: She decided to get a permanent to change her look for the summer.

permanently

IPA: /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/

KK: /ˈpɜrmənəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lasts for a very long time or forever, without change.

Example: The changes made to the building will permanently improve its appearance.

picosecond

IPA: /ˈpɪkəˌsɛkənd/

KK: /ˈpɪkoʊˌsɛkənd/

noun

Definition: A very short unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second.

Example: The computer processes data in picoseconds, making it incredibly fast.

postdeadline

IPA: /ˈpoʊstˌdɛd.laɪn/

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌdɛd.laɪn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that occurs or is submitted after a specified deadline has passed.

Example: The postdeadline submissions will not be considered for the competition.

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