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Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.tɛksts]

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

Context: “understanding”

(noun) the situations or environments where something happens. Context helps us understand the meaning of things better. For example, if you hear a word, its context tells you what that word means in that specific situation.

Example

In the context of a school, the word 'study' means learning new things.

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Without knowing the context, you might misunderstand what someone said.

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What is the context of this story that helps us understand it better?

Context: “discussion”

(noun) the specific circumstances or facts that surround a situation or event. This helps people see the bigger picture of what is happening.

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When we talk about history, we need to look at the context to see why things happened.

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Without context, the decision they made seems silly and unreasonable.

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Can you explain the context behind her decision to leave?

How to pronounce contexts

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.tɛksts]

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