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dull

Pronunciation: [dʌl]

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

Context: “lack of interest”

(adjective) when something is boring and doesn't catch your attention. If a movie is dull, it means it's not exciting and you might feel sleepy watching it.

Example

The book was so dull that I fell asleep after a few pages.

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I didn't find the presentation dull; it was actually very interesting!

Example

Did you think the class was dull or did you enjoy it?

Context: “lack of sharpness”

(adjective) when something is not sharp, like a knife that can't cut well. If a pencil is dull, it needs to be sharpened to write properly.

Example

I used a dull knife to cut the bread, but it still worked.

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The knife wasn’t dull; it sliced through the fruit easily.

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Is your pencil dull, or can it write smoothly?

Context: “reduce intensity”

(verb) to make something less bright or less intense. When you dull a sound, it becomes quieter and less sharp.

Example

He tried to dull the bright light with curtains.

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The music didn't dull my mood; it made me feel even happier!

Example

Can you dull the noise from the construction outside?

How to pronounce dull

Pronunciation: [dʌl]

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