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saints

Pronunciation: [seɪnts]

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

Context: “religion”

(noun) saints are people who are recognized for their holiness and goodness in many religions. They are often considered special friends of God or role models for others.

Example

Saint Francis is known for his love of animals and nature.

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Not everyone believes that a person can become a saint just by doing good things.

Example

Who is your favorite saint and why?

Context: “sports”

(noun) in sports, especially in American football, 'Saints' refers to a professional football team based in New Orleans. They are known for their strong fan support and exciting games.

Example

The Saints won the championship game last year and made their fans very proud.

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Unfortunately, the Saints lost the match last weekend and their fans were quite disappointed.

Example

Did the Saints score a lot of points in their last game?

Context: “colloquial”

(noun) sometimes, people use the word 'saints' informally to describe someone who is very kind and patient, like 'She is such a saint for helping others all the time.'

Example

My grandma is a saint because she always takes care of everyone in the family.

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He is not a saint; he often gets angry when things don’t go his way.

Example

Doesn’t she seem like a saint with all the help she gives to those in need?

How to pronounce saints

Pronunciation: [seɪnts]

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