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lame

Pronunciation: [leɪm]

Word

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

Context: “ability”

(adjective) when someone or something is not able to walk properly. This can happen because of an injury or illness. It describes difficulty in movement.

Example

The dog was lame after it hurt its leg but it still tried to play.

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She is not lame; she can run really fast.

Example

Why does that horse look lame?

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something is not good or is disappointing. People use this word when they think something is boring or not exciting.

Example

I thought the movie was lame, but my friend really enjoyed it.

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That idea is not lame; it’s actually very interesting.

Example

Do you think the game was lame?

Context: “ability”

(verb) to make someone unable to walk properly or to hurt their ability to move well. It can also mean to make something less effective.

Example

The injury didn’t lame him for long; he was back to running in no time.

Example

The recent changes did not lame the team's performance; they played even better.

Example

Could this accident lame the athlete’s chances to compete?

How to pronounce lame

Pronunciation: [leɪm]

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