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Why Does January First Start the New Year? - New Year's Explained
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erikayokoyama posted on 2020/12/15Ever wondered why January 1st is the official start of the New Year? This fun vlog breaks down the fascinating history of our calendar, from Roman times to the Gregorian reform, and you'll pick up some cool advanced vocabulary along the way!
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US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
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UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
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UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
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