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bubble

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌbəl]

Word

Learn how to use bubble in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) a round, usually empty shape filled with air or gas. Think of when soap and water mix together and you see those shiny, colorful balls. Those are bubbles!

Example

We had a great time blowing bubbles in the backyard yesterday.

Example

The bubbles in the drink didn't pop, so it felt flat.

Example

Can you blow a bigger bubble than I can?

Context: “economics”

(noun) a situation where prices of things, like homes or stocks, go really high and are not based on what they are really worth. It's like when everyone wants to buy something and it gets way too expensive too fast.

Example

The tech bubble in the 1990s made many companies very valuable quickly.

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If a bubble pops, many people can lose a lot of money.

Example

How do we know when we're in a market bubble?

Context: “general”

(verb) to form bubbles or make a bubbling noise. For example, when you cook something, and it starts making little popping sounds.

Example

The soup began to bubble as it heated on the stove.

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The water didn't bubble at all, so it wasn't hot enough.

Example

Why isn't the soda bubbling anymore?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to feel happy and excited. It's like when your emotions are so strong that they start to come out. Imagine the joy bubbling inside you when you receive a surprise gift.

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Her excitement bubbled over when she saw her birthday cake.

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He didn't bubble with joy when he heard the bad news.

Example

What makes you bubble with happiness?

How to pronounce bubble

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌbəl]

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