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serial

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/]

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serial: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “ordering”

(adjective) when things happen or are written one after another in a sequence. Like episodes of a television show that follow each other in order.

Example

I watched all the episodes of the serial in one day.

Example

The chapters of the book were not serial; they were random and disconnected.

Example

Is the book you're reading serial or does it jump around in time?

Context: “media”

(noun) a story or show that is presented in parts that follow each other in order. Just like how a TV show has different episodes that continue the same story.

Example

The new serial on Netflix is getting great reviews.

Example

I don't really like watching serials, I prefer movies.

Example

What's your favorite mystery serial to watch?

How to pronounce serial

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/]

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