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Topic: Time

straightaway

IPA: /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/

KK: /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/

adjective

Definition: Not having any curves or bends; direct and immediate.

Example: She gave a straightaway answer to the question without hesitation.

adverb

Definition: Without any delay; immediately or at once.

Example: She left the meeting straightaway to catch her flight.

noun

Definition: A section of road or track that is straight and does not have any curves.

Example: The car sped down the straightaway, gaining speed without any turns.

straightway

IPA: //ˈstreɪtweɪ//

KK: /ˈstreɪtˌweɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a direct manner or without delay; immediately.

Example: She went straightway to the store after work.

subah

IPA: /suːˈbɑː/

KK: /sʊˈbɑː/

noun

Definition: A region or province governed by a viceroy or a local ruler.

Example: The subah was known for its rich culture and history.

summertime

IPA: //ˈsʌmərtaɪm//

KK: /sʌmərtaɪm/

noun

Definition: The warmest season of the year, typically associated with hot weather, long days, and vacations.

Example: We love to go to the beach during summertime.

sundial

IPA: /ˈsʌnˌdaɪl/

KK: /ˈsʌnˌdaɪl/

noun

Definition: A device that tells the time by using the position of the sun and the shadow it casts on a flat surface marked with hours.

Example: We used a sundial in the garden to tell the time on sunny days.

swiftly

IPA: /ˈswɪf.tli/

KK: /ˈswɪf(t)li/

adverb

Definition: In a quick or fast way; moving or happening with speed.

Example: The cheetah ran swiftly across the plains to catch its prey.

tardier

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdiər/

KK: /ˈtɑːrdiər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is later than expected or delayed in arriving or happening.

Example: She was tardier than usual to the meeting today.

tardiest

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdiɪst/

KK: /ˈtɑrdiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The latest or slowest in arriving or happening.

Example: She was the tardiest student to arrive at the class today.

tardily

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪli/

KK: /ˈtɑrdɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is late or delayed; not on time.

Example: She arrived tardily to the meeting, missing the important announcements.

tardiness

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈtɑrdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being late or delayed in arriving or doing something.

Example: His tardiness to the meeting caused frustration among his colleagues.

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