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flex

Pronunciation: [flɛks]

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

Context: “physical activity”

(verb) to bend or stretch something, like your arm or leg. When you flex your muscles, you make them tighter and show how strong you are.

Example

He flexed his arm to show everyone how strong he was.

Example

She didn't flex her muscles during the competition, so no one saw her strength.

Example

Can you flex your legs like this?

Context: “showing off”

(verb) to show something in a way that lets others see how good or impressive it is. It's like when someone wants to show off their new shoes or a cool toy.

Example

She likes to flex her new phone to her friends.

Example

He never flexes his achievements; he prefers to stay humble.

Example

Why does he flex his watch at every party?

Context: “muscle movement”

(noun) a movement that makes a muscle tighter or stronger. Flexing can show how strong you are, especially when exercising.

Example

The flex of his muscles was impressive during the workout.

Example

The flex was not enough to lift the heavy weight.

Example

Did you see her flex when she lifted that box?

How to pronounce flex

Pronunciation: [flɛks]

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