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lectures

Pronunciation: [ˈlɛk.tʃərz]

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Learn how to use lectures in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a lecture is a talk given by someone, usually to teach a group of people about a specific topic. It's like when a teacher explains something to students in a classroom.

Example

The professor gave an interesting lecture about ancient history.

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The lecture was so boring that many students fell asleep.

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What topics does your professor cover in the lectures?

Context: “education”

(verb) to lecture means to give a talk or lesson to a group of people. This usually happens in schools or universities and helps people learn new things.

Example

The teacher often lectures on the importance of reading.

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He doesn't lecture his students about their homework; he prefers to discuss it in a friendly way.

Example

Do you think the school should lecture more about climate change?

How to pronounce lectures

Pronunciation: [ˈlɛk.tʃərz]

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