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pens

Pronunciation: [pɛn(z)]

Word

Context: "writing tools"

(noun) a pen is a tool that we use to write. It has ink inside and is often used for writing notes, letters, or making drawings.

Example

I have a blue pen that writes very smoothly.

Example

I can't find my pen; it's not on the table.

Example

Do you have a pen I can borrow for the test?

Context: "animal housing"

(noun) a pen is a small area or enclosure where animals are kept. It is often made of fences and used for farm animals like pigs or sheep.

Example

The sheep are grazing happily in their pen.

Example

The chickens are not allowed to leave their pen and roam free.

Example

Where do the goats sleep in their pen?

Context: "writing"

(verb) to pen something means to write it down. You might pen a letter or a story.

Example

I decided to pen a letter to my grandmother.

Example

I did not pen my ideas because I forgot my notebook.

Example

What do you want to pen in your journal today?

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