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automatic

Pronunciation: [/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/]

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automatic: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use automatic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “machinery”

(adjective) Something that operates by itself without needing a person to control it, like a machine that turns on or off automatically.

Example

The automatic doors opened as I approached the entrance.

Example

The manual gate requires someone to open and close it, unlike the automatic one.

Example

Do automatic sprinklers turn on without human intervention?

Context: “cars”

(noun) A type of car where the gears change by themselves as you drive, without needing you to shift manually.

Example

He preferred driving an automatic because he didn't like shifting gears constantly.

Example

She found it difficult to drive an automatic when she was used to a manual transmission.

Example

What's the difference between driving a manual and an automatic?

How to pronounce automatic

Pronunciation: [/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/]

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