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eureka

Pronunciation: [juˈriːkə]

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

Context: “discovery”

(interjection) a joyful cry we make when we suddenly understand something or find the answer to a problem. It’s like saying ‘I found it!’ when you finally figure something out.

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Eureka! I finally solved the math problem after thinking about it for hours.

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He didn't say 'eureka' when he got the answer wrong; he looked confused.

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Have you ever shouted 'eureka' when you figured something out?

Context: “discovery”

(noun) a moment of great discovery or realization. It describes that exciting feeling when you understand something new, like a light bulb turning on in your head.

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Her eureka moment came when she finally understood how plants grow.

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There was no eureka moment for him during the science experiment; it was all a big mess.

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What was your biggest eureka moment in school?

How to pronounce eureka

Pronunciation: [juˈriːkə]

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