particles
Prononciation : [ˈpɑrtɪklz]
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Contexte : « science »
(noun) small pieces or bits of something. Particles are so tiny that you can't see them with your eyes. They make up everything around us.
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Dust particles floated in the sunlight coming through the window.
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There were no particles in the air on that windy day, making it feel very fresh.
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What are the smallest particles in the universe?
Contexte : « grammar »
(noun) a small word that adds meaning to a sentence but does not change the main work. Particles in grammar are used to help connect ideas.
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The word 'up' in 'give up' is a particle that changes the meaning of 'give.'
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The sentence didn't use any particles, so it felt very plain.
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Can you identify the particles in this sentence?
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