bubble
Pronunciation: [ˈbʌbəl]
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!
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We had a great time blowing bubbles in the backyard yesterday.
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The bubbles in the drink didn't pop, so it felt flat.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What makes you bubble with happiness?