ducks
Pronunciation: [dʌks]
Word
Context: “animals”
(noun) ducks are birds that are usually found near water. They have a broad body, a flat bill, and often quack. People can see ducks in parks or around ponds.
Example
The ducks swam happily in the pond.
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There were no ducks at the lake today.
Example
Have you ever fed the ducks at the park?
Context: “movement”
(verb) to duck means to lower your body quickly to avoid something. You might duck to miss a flying ball or to dodge something coming your way.
Example
She ducked just in time to avoid the frisbee.
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He didn't duck in time and got hit by the soft toy.
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Why did you duck when the ball was coming at you?
Context: “avoidance”
(verb) to duck can also mean to avoid something difficult or unpleasant. If someone ducks a question, it means they don't want to answer it.
Example
He ducked the question about his grades skillfully.
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She couldn't duck the tough questions during the interview.
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Did he try to duck the question about his homework?
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