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How To Use Contractions In English (With Examples)
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13 posted on 2021/05/20Want to sound more like a native English speaker? This video breaks down how to use contractions in everyday spoken English, with tons of examples to help you sound natural and confident! You'll pick up essential grammar for daily conversations that will make your English flow even better.
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US /ˈnetɪv/
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UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
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More common
US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
A1
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US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
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UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2
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US /kənˈtrækʃən/
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UK /kənˈtrækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- Involuntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
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