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Pronunciation: [/ˈkɑn.tɛkst/]

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context: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use context in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “general”

(noun) the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. It's like the background or situation that helps make sense of something.

Example

The context of the story helped the students understand the lesson better.

Example

Without the context of the conversation, his words seemed confusing.

Example

Can you explain the context of the problem to me?

How to pronounce context

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɑn.tɛkst/]

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