neo
Prononciation : [niːoʊ]
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Contexte : « modernity »
(prefix) used at the beginning of a word to mean 'new' or 'modern'. It shows that something is updated or different than old forms.
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The neo-classical building combines old styles with new designs.
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The movie wasn’t neo; it felt very old-fashioned and boring.
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Have you seen any neo paintings that use bright colors and modern techniques?
Contexte : « pop culture »
(noun) a character in the movie 'The Matrix'. He is the main hero who learns about a new reality and fights against machines.
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Neo saved the world from the machines in 'The Matrix'.
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In the sequel, Neo didn’t seem as powerful; he had a lot of problems to solve.
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What special abilities does Neo have in 'The Matrix'?
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