shoulder
Pronunciation: [ˈʃoʊldər]
Context: "body parts"
(noun) the part of your body where your arm connects to your body. It's located at the top of your arm and allows you to lift and move your arms.
Example
She carried the heavy bag on her shoulder without any trouble.
Example
He felt no pain in his shoulder after his workout; it was completely fine.
Example
Can you touch your shoulder with your other hand?
Context: "responsibility"
(verb) to take on a responsibility or duty. It's like when you say you will take care of something important or help someone.
Example
He shouldered the responsibility for the project all by himself.
Example
She didn't shoulder her duties and left everything for her friends to handle.
Example
Are you going to shoulder the work for the team?
Context: "support"
(noun) the physical area where someone can lean or rest. Like how you might lean against a friend or a wall for support.
Example
When she was feeling sad, he offered her his shoulder to cry on.
Example
He didn't have a shoulder to lean on during tough times, which made it harder.
Example
Who can you trust to be there for you, like a shoulder to lean on?