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displaced

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈpleɪst]

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

Context: “socioeconomic issues”

(adjective) when people have been forced to leave their homes or places where they live. This can happen because of war, natural disasters, or other serious problems.

Example

After the earthquake, many displaced families were given temporary shelter.

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The neighborhood did not have any displaced families living there after the storm.

Example

What help is being provided to the displaced people in our community?

Context: “change of position”

(verb) to move something or someone from their usual or original place. It's like if you push your toy off the table; the toy is displaced from its spot.

Example

The strong winds displaced the branches from the tree.

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The heavy rain did not displace any items from the picnic table.

Example

Can you see anything that was displaced during the storm?

How to pronounce displaced

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈpleɪst]

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