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collector

Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛktər]

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

Context: “hobby”

(noun) a person who gathers or collects things, like toys, stamps, or coins. They love to find and keep items that are important or interesting to them.

Example

My uncle is a stamp collector and has many rare stamps from around the world.

Example

She is not a collector; she prefers to give away her old toys instead of keeping them.

Example

What kind of items do you collect as a collector?

Context: “profession”

(noun) a person whose job is to get back money that someone owes. This usually happens when someone has not paid their bills or loans on time.

Example

The collector came to help her get back the money that was owed to her.

Example

He is not a collector; he doesn’t work in getting back unpaid debts.

Example

What does a debt collector do in their job?

How to pronounce collector

Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛktər]

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