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disasters

Pronunciation: [dɪˈzæstərz]

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

Context: “events”

(noun) a disaster is a very bad event that causes a lot of damage or problems. It could be a natural event like a hurricane, or something that happens because of people, like an accident. Disasters can hurt people and destroy homes.

Example

The community worked together to help each other after the disaster and rebuild their homes.

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The recent flood was a disaster that caused many families to lose their homes.

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What are some things that can be done to prepare for disasters?

Context: “performance”

(noun) a disaster can also mean a very bad failure or something that goes wrong. For example, if a movie or a game is not good and people don't like it, it might be called a disaster.

Example

The party was fun and everyone enjoyed it; it was not a disaster at all!

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The concert was a disaster because the singer forgot the words to many songs.

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Have you ever seen a movie that you thought was a disaster?

How to pronounce disasters

Pronunciation: [dɪˈzæstərz]

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