staples
Prononciation : [ˈsteɪpəlz]
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Contexte : « office supplies »
(noun) small metal pieces used to hold papers together. They are used with a tool called a stapler. Imagine when you want to keep your schoolwork neat and organized by holding several pages together.
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I used staples to keep my report organized.
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I couldn't find any staples, so my papers were all messed up.
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Do you know where the staples are kept in the classroom?
Contexte : « food »
(noun) basic foods that people eat regularly. They are important for our meals. Think of foods like rice, bread, and potatoes that are in many diets around the world.
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Rice and beans are staples in many households.
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Chocolate is not a staple food; it's more of a treat.
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What staples do you usually have at home for dinner?
Contexte : « attachment »
(verb) to attach or fasten papers together using a staple. This makes sure they stay in one place and don’t get lost. Think about putting together a book report and using a stapler to keep it all together.
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I will staple the pages of my project before handing it in.
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She forgot to staple her pages, so they fell apart.
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Did you staple the pages before submitting your assignment?
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