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complications

Pronunciation: [ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃənz]

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

Context: “health”

(noun) complications are problems that happen because of a disease or a medical treatment. If someone gets an illness, sometimes it can lead to other issues that make things harder to fix.

Example

After the surgery, the doctors said there were no complications.

Example

He faced several complications during his recovery from the illness.

Example

What complications can arise from this medical procedure?

Context: “problems”

(noun) complications are unexpected difficulties or challenges that make a situation more complicated. It's like when you try to do something, and extra problems come up that you didn't plan for.

Example

The project had a few complications, but we managed to finish on time.

Example

There were no complications at all, and everything went smoothly.

Example

What complications did you encounter while working on the project?

How to pronounce complications

Pronunciation: [ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃənz]

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