hack
Pronunciation: [hæk]
Context: "technology"
(verb) to break into a computer system or network without permission. It's like sneaking into someone else's computer to see what it's doing or to change things without asking.
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The hacker successfully hacked the company’s website to show vulnerabilities.
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She didn't hack into any computer systems because she respected people's privacy.
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Have you ever heard about someone who tried to hack into a bank?
Context: "technology"
(noun) a method of breaking into a computer system or an unauthorized use of technology. It's like a trick or shortcut used to gain access or control where you shouldn’t have it.
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The hack allowed users to access the program for free.
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That wasn’t a clever hack; it didn’t really work at all.
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What do you think about the latest hack that compromised user data?
Context: "creativity"
(verb) to creatively modify or repurpose something for a different use. It's like taking something you have and changing it to make it do something new or better.
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He hacked his old bicycle to make it electric.
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She didn't hack her desk because she liked it just how it was.
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Have you ever hacked something to make it work better for you?
Context: "creativity"
(noun) a clever or inventive way to use something. It can be a cool trick or idea that helps make tasks easier.
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I found a great life hack to save time when studying.
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That life hack didn’t work for me; it was a waste of time.
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What is the best hack you know for solving problems easily?