Example Sentences

Buzz and hum are examples of onomatopoeia.

Students who do not write their own sentences should receive a smaller mark compared to those who do.

Even the best of a certain group is not very good.

For example, in bowling, a score of 100 or less is not very good.

If three people bowl and get scores of 70, 60 and 58, the person who scored 70 did not really do that well. However, the 70 was the best in the group. That bowling group was one where the best was none too good.

Example sentence - I hinted at my desire for holiday in Hawaii during Christmas break, however it fell upon deaf ears.

You just used it in a sentence but anyway here you go "An example of thoughtlessness would be when a man asks his ill wife to make him dinner."

I can't fathom why ................................

I now understand that ..........................

I love the silver necklace my grandmother gave me for my birthday.

She gave me a thoughtful gift for my birthday that showed she truly cared about me.

The scientist's promethean efforts to unlock the mysteries of the universe led to groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized the field of astrophysics.

He was sulking because he wasn't aloud to play out.

After he got in trouble he couldn't stop sulking.

He started sulking because he didn't get an ice cream.

The year 1906 is written as "nineteen hundred six" in words.

This expression refers to having to admit you were wrong and perhaps take back what you said. "He insisted President Obama would never be elected, but once the election results came in, he had to eat his words."

Hypocrite: Sarah told Jenna to wash her hands but was being a hypocrite by not doing it herself.

I have mistaken the dog for a pig.

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You use the word "chosen" in a sentence when referring to something that has been selected or picked from a group of options or possibilities. It indicates that a decision has been made to select a particular item or individual.

To use the doubting Thomas idiom in a sentence, you might say "Fred wouldn't believe in a ghost unless he saw one himself, he is such a doubting Thomas. " The idiom refers to a person who will not believe something without strong evidence.

Complex or contested word usage refers to situations where a word's meaning or interpretation is not straightforward and can lead to misunderstandings or disagreements. This can occur due to differing definitions, social or cultural contexts, or evolving language norms. Resolving such complexities may require considering various perspectives and clarifying intended meanings to ensure effective communication.

The word "paternal" refers to your father's side of the family. It can also mean treating someone as a father would treat a child of his own. Here are examples: (1) Barack Obama's maternal grandparents lived in Hawaii, and they were the ones who raised him; his paternal grandparents lived in Africa, and that meant he did not see them very often. (2) Although Jack was his foster child rather than his biological son, Mr. Smith had very paternal feelings towards the boy and even spoke about adopting him.

Monism is the philosophical view that the universe is made up of only one kind of substance or reality. An example sentence using monism could be: "The philosopher argued for monism, believing that all phenomena in the world could be ultimately reduced to one fundamental substance."

One example sentence using "its" is: "The dog wagged its tail happily."

A person who delivers speeches effectively and uses words skillfully is called an "orator" or a "rhetorician."

You could use "un-," as in "she was in a state of unrest." Or the word "arm" to form "armrest," but that's not a prefix.

Using words like "totally" frequently may be a trend in American teenage speech influenced by pop culture, like movies or social media. It could also be a way to emphasize points or show enthusiasm in conversation.

The horse went lame in his hind legs after an injury.

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The above example of a sentence is pathetic and lame.

"I just bought towels with my monogram on them."