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pockets

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːkɪts]

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Learn how to use pockets in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) small bags or spaces sewn into clothes to carry things. They are usually found in jackets, pants, and skirts, and can hold items like keys, money, or snacks.

Example

My jacket has deep pockets that can fit my phone and wallet easily.

Example

I can't find my pen; it must have fallen out of my pocket.

Example

Do your pants have pockets to keep your hands warm?

Context: “finance”

(noun) referring to the amount of money someone has or is willing to spend. It can describe how rich or poor someone is.

Example

He has deep pockets, so he can afford to buy a new car every year.

Example

Her pockets are not very deep; she can't spend much on luxury items.

Example

How deep are your pockets for this weekend's activities?

Context: “taking or hiding”

(verb) to take something and hide it in a pocket or to keep something secretly. It’s like when you slip a candy into your pocket without anyone seeing.

Example

She pocketed the small toy when no one was looking.

Example

He didn't pocket any money from the jar because he didn't want to steal.

Example

Did you pocket anything special while we were at the store?

How to pronounce pockets

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːkɪts]

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