defects
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛkts]
Word
Context: "quality"
(noun) defects are problems or flaws in something. Think of it like a mistake that makes something not work as it should, like when a toy has a broken piece and won't play properly.
Example
The car was recalled because it had some minor defects that needed fixing.
Example
The product had so many defects that the company decided to stop selling it.
Example
What kinds of defects are often found in handmade products?
Context: "change sides"
(verb) to defect means to leave one group and join another, usually for a different belief or cause. It's like when you switch from one team to another because you believe the new team is better or more fun.
Example
Many people defected from the old regime to support the new government.
Example
He did not defect to the other team even though they offered him a better deal.
Example
Why did so many players defect to other clubs this season?
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