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elephant

Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪfənt]

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

Context: “animal”

(noun) a large, gray animal with a long trunk and big ears. Elephants are the largest land animals and are known for being gentle and intelligent.

Example

The elephant at the zoo was very friendly and loved to eat fruits.

Example

The elephant is not a small animal; it is the biggest land animal on Earth.

Example

Can you name some places where you can see elephants?

Context: “metaphor”

(noun) a term used to describe something big or important that everyone knows about but may avoid talking about. Like when there is a big problem in a room, and everyone knows it is there but no one wants to mention it.

Example

During the meeting, everyone was aware of the elephant in the room—the budget cuts that no one wanted to discuss.

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There wasn't an elephant in the room; everyone was openly discussing their concerns.

Example

What do you think is the elephant in the room during our conversations?

How to pronounce elephant

Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪfənt]

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