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imagination

Pronunciation: [ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən]

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

Context: “creativity”

(noun) the ability to think of new ideas or images that aren't really there. It's like making pictures in your mind about things you haven't seen or done.

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Her imagination helped her create a wonderful story about a magical kingdom.

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He couldn't let his imagination run wild because he had to stick to the facts.

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What do you think your imagination can create if you close your eyes?

Context: “fantasy”

(noun) the ability to envision things that are not real, often involving fantasy or make-believe. It's like dreaming up adventures that never happened.

Example

His imagination took him on a journey to distant planets and unicorns.

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She wanted to believe in magic, but her imagination was not taking her anywhere fun.

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What is the coolest thing your imagination has come up with?

Context: “problem solving”

(noun) the ability to come up with creative solutions to problems. It's like thinking of different ways to fix something when you're stuck.

Example

With a little imagination, she found a clever way to organize her school project.

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Without imagination, he couldn't think of any good ideas to overcome the challenge.

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How does imagination help you solve problems in school?

How to pronounce imagination

Pronunciation: [ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən]

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