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pete

Pronunciation: [piːt]

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

Context: “name”

(noun) Pete is a common name for boys, often a short form of Peter. It's used when talking about someone named Pete.

Example

Pete loves to play soccer with his friends after school.

Example

Nobody called Pete to invite him to the birthday party.

Example

Is Pete going to join us for dinner tonight?

Context: “sports”

(verb) To 'pete' is a slang term used in some sports, especially in baseball, meaning to perform poorly or make mistakes. It describes when a player is not doing well.

Example

He did really well yesterday; he didn’t pete at all during the game.

Example

During the final match, she petted badly and missed three easy shots.

Example

Did he pete during the last game, or was he just nervous?

How to pronounce pete

Pronunciation: [piːt]

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