sim
Pronunciation: [sɪm]
Word
Context: "technology"
(noun) sim is short for 'subscriber identity module'. It's a small card that goes inside a phone and helps it connect to a mobile network. This card lets you make calls and use the internet on your phone.
Example
I inserted my sim card into my new phone and it worked perfectly.
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Without a sim card, my phone couldn't make any calls.
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Did you remember to bring your sim card when you switched phones?
Context: "games"
(noun) sim is short for 'simulation' and refers to a type of game where players create and control characters or worlds, like in life simulation games. These games often mimic real-life experiences.
Example
She enjoys playing a sim where she can build a virtual house.
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He doesn’t like sims because he prefers action games instead.
Example
Have you ever played a sim game that lets you create your own city?
Context: "games"
(verb) to sim means to simulate something in a game. This is when you pretend or create a situation in a game that resembles real life.
Example
In this game, you can sim a whole day at school to see how it would work out.
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You can’t just sim without following the game rules; it wouldn't be fair.
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Do you know how to sim different scenarios in the game?
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