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fiber

Pronunciation: [ˈfaɪbər]

Word

Context: "health/nutrition"

(noun) a part of food that helps keep our bodies healthy. It comes from plants and helps our digestion, making it easier for us to go to the bathroom.

Example

Eating fruits and vegetables gives you a lot of fiber, which is good for your tummy.

Example

Eating too many sugary snacks without fiber can make you feel tired and sick.

Example

How much fiber do you need to eat each day to stay healthy?

Context: "material"

(noun) a thin, thread-like part of materials like cloth or string. Fibers can be made from plants, animals, or even chemicals and are used to make things like clothes.

Example

The sweater is made from soft wool fibers that keep you warm.

Example

This shirt isn't made from good fibers; it tears easily.

Example

What type of fibers are used to make this fabric?

Context: "science"

(noun) a long, thin structure found in plants or inside our bodies. It can be used to describe the muscles in our bodies or the strands in plants.

Example

The muscle fibers in our bodies help us move.

Example

The plant's fibers broke easily when I tried to pull them apart.

Example

What are the different types of muscle fibers in our bodies?

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