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dewey

Pronunciation: [ˈduːi]

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

Context: “education”

(noun) Dewey refers to John Dewey, an important American philosopher and educator. He believed in learning by doing and that education should prepare students for real life.

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John Dewey's ideas changed how we think about teaching and learning.

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Not many people follow Dewey's philosophies today, and some prefer traditional methods instead.

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What did John Dewey believe was the most important part of education?

Context: “temperature”

(adjective) Dewey describes something that has moisture or water droplets due to condensation, like grass that feels wet in the morning because of dew.

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The dewey morning grass sparkled in the sunlight.

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The dry ground showed no sign of dewey conditions after the hot day.

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Can you see the dewey leaves after the rain?

How to pronounce dewey

Pronunciation: [ˈduːi]

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