passages
Pronunciation: [ˈpæsɪdʒɪz]
Context: “literature”
(noun) a section of text in a book, article, or poem. It can be a few sentences or a whole paragraph that we read to learn or understand more about a topic.
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The teacher asked us to read two passages from the story for homework.
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I didn't understand the difficult passages of the book; they were too complex for me.
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Can you find any interesting passages in your favorite book?
Context: “movement”
(noun) a way to enter or go through a place, like a hallway or a doorway. It helps people or things get from one area to another.
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The passages between the rooms made the house feel very connected.
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The old building had narrow passages, which were hard to navigate.
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Are there any hidden passages in this museum?
Context: “experience”
(noun) a journey or a significant change that someone goes through, such as growing up or facing challenges in life.
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Her life passages taught her valuable lessons about friendship and kindness.
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He didn't want to talk about the difficult passages in his life; they still made him sad.
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What important passages have shaped who you are today?