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discourse

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈkɔrs]

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

Context: “communication”

(noun) discourse is a way of talking or writing about a particular topic. It's like when people have conversations or write about something important, like school subjects or current events.

Example

The class had an interesting discourse about animals and their habitats.

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There was no meaningful discourse during the meeting; just silence.

Example

What was the main topic of their discourse?

Context: “language”

(noun) discourse can refer to longer pieces of speech or writing that explain ideas in detail. Think of it like a story, essay, or a long conversation.

Example

Her dissertation was filled with rich discourse on climate change.

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The article lacked discourse and was too short to explain the idea well.

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Can you identify the main points of discourse in the article?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to discourse means to talk or write about something at length. It's when someone shares their thoughts in detail on a subject.

Example

The professor will discourse on the importance of history in today's world.

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She didn't want to discourse about her feelings today.

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What topic would you like to discourse about in class?

How to pronounce discourse

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈkɔrs]

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