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depression

Pronunciation: [dɪˈprɛʃən]

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Learn how to use depression in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mental health”

(noun) a mental health condition where a person feels very sad and loses interest in activities they usually enjoy. It can make it hard to do everyday things like going to school or hanging out with friends.

Example

She talked to a therapist and feels much better after her depression started to lift.

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He has been struggling with depression and finds it hard to get out of bed.

Example

Have you ever talked to someone about feeling depressed?

Context: “economics”

(noun) a long period when the economy is not doing well, and many people lose their jobs or businesses close down. It's like when there's not enough money for people to buy things.

Example

After the depression ended, many families found new job opportunities.

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The country faced a serious depression, and businesses went bankrupt.

Example

How does a depression in the economy affect people's lives?

Context: “geography”

(noun) a low area of land, often lower than the land around it. Think of it like a dip or a hole in the ground where water might collect.

Example

The lake is located in a depression surrounded by tall hills.

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The area around the mountain is not a depression; it's actually quite flat.

Example

Can you see the depression in the landscape from here?

How to pronounce depression

Pronunciation: [dɪˈprɛʃən]

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