penalties
Pronunciation: [ˈpɛnəltiːz]
Word
Context: "rules, law"
(noun) a punishment given for breaking a rule or a law. Think of it like a consequence for not following the rules, like if you were to break a school rule, there might be a penalty.
Example
The penalty for being late to school is a warning, which helps students be on time.
Example
There are no penalties for good behavior, only rewards.
Example
What is the penalty if someone runs a red light while driving?
Context: "sports, games"
(noun) a specific punishment in sports for breaking the rules, like when a player does something wrong during a game. It’s a way to keep the game fair.
Example
The team scored a goal after receiving a penalty for a foul.
Example
If players do not follow the rules, they may not have any penalties called against them.
Example
What happens when a player commits a foul and receives a penalty?
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