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obsolete

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːb.səˈliːt]

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

Context: “technology”

(adjective) when something is no longer used or not relevant anymore because there are better or newer options. It's like having old toys that nobody plays with anymore because new ones are more fun.

Example

Many people believe that flip phones are now obsolete because smartphones are so much better.

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The classic cartoon is not considered obsolete; kids still enjoy it today.

Example

Do you think printed maps will become obsolete with the rise of GPS technology?

Context: “language”

(adjective) when a word or phrase is no longer used in everyday speech or writing. It's like words from long ago that no one says anymore, kind of like old-fashioned words.

Example

The word 'thou' has become obsolete in modern English, but it still appears in some literature.

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The term 'internet' is not obsolete; it's frequently used today.

Example

Which old words do you think are becoming obsolete in our language?

How to pronounce obsolete

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːb.səˈliːt]

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