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sacred

Pronunciation: [ˈseɪ.krɪd]

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

Context: “religion”

(adjective) something that is very special and has a deep meaning, often related to God or a person's beliefs. It is treated with great respect, like how people feel about churches or holy books.

Example

The temple is considered a sacred place where people come to pray.

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He did not realize how disrespectful it was to treat the sacred texts carelessly.

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What makes this site sacred to your community?

Context: “morality”

(adjective) something that is very important and should not be harmed or disrespected, like family values or personal promises. It holds a special significance that people protect carefully.

Example

Freedom of speech is seen as a sacred right in many countries.

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They believed that breaking their promise would violate something sacred.

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Why do you think some traditions are considered sacred?

How to pronounce sacred

Pronunciation: [ˈseɪ.krɪd]

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