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shuffle

Pronunciation: [ˈʃʌfəl]

Word

Learn how to use shuffle in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to mix up a group of things, like cards or music tracks, so that the order is different. It’s like when you take a deck of cards and turn them around so they are not in the neat order anymore.

Example

We shuffled the cards before starting the game.

Example

We didn’t shuffle the cards at all and played with them in the same order.

Example

Did you remember to shuffle the playlist before the party?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to walk in a lazy or sliding way, often not lifting your feet very high. It’s like dragging your feet instead of picking them up while you walk.

Example

He shuffled into the room after staying up too late.

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She didn’t shuffle at all; she walked with energy and excitement.

Example

Why do you think he shuffles instead of walking normally?

Context: “games”

(noun) a way of mixing items, especially cards, so that their positions are changed. Think of it as the action of changing the order of cards or songs.

Example

The shuffle of the cards was fair for all players.

Example

The shuffle was so bad that we knew what cards everyone had.

Example

What kind of shuffle do you prefer for your card games?

Context: “movement”

(noun) a lazy or sliding walk. It’s a way of moving that looks slow and doesn’t require much effort, like when you’re too tired to pick up your feet.

Example

His shuffle showed just how tired he was after the long day.

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Her walk was lively, not a shuffle at all.

Example

Did you notice his shuffle when he walked past?

How to pronounce shuffle

Pronunciation: [ˈʃʌfəl]

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