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ducks

Pronunciation: [dʌks]

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

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.

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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?

How to pronounce ducks

Pronunciation: [dʌks]

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