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proven

Pronunciation: [ˈpruː.vən]

Word

Context: "evidence"

(adjective) when something has been shown to be true or correct through evidence or experience. It’s like saying a science experiment really worked and we can trust the results.

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The proven method for studying helps students learn better.

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This idea is not proven by any tests or experiments.

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Is this method proven to be effective?

Context: "evidence"

(verb) to show that something is true by providing facts or examples. It’s like when you show your work in math class to prove how you got the right answer.

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The scientist has proven her theory with solid experiments.

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He has not proven his point with any real evidence.

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How can you prove that your answer is correct?

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