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skeleton

Pronunciation: [ˈskɛlɪtən]

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

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) the hard, bony structure that gives support to the body of a person or animal. It's like a framework that helps hold everything together and gives shape.

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The skeleton helps protect our organs and supports our body.

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Without a skeleton, our body would be like a jellyfish—soft and wobbly.

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What do you think would happen if we didn't have a skeleton?

Context: “structure”

(noun) the basic framework or outline of something. It's like a model that shows how something is built or organized.

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The teacher showed us the skeleton of the essay to help us understand how to organize our thoughts.

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The project had no skeleton, making it hard to see what direction we should take.

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Can you explain the skeleton of your presentation?

Context: “figurative language”

(noun) a phrase that describes a person or thing that is very thin or weak, like a skeleton. It means they don’t have much meat on their bones.

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After being sick for a long time, he looked like a skeleton but he was recovering now.

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Before his vacation, he did not look like a skeleton; he was very healthy and strong.

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Has anyone ever looked so thin that they reminded you of a skeleton?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a model usually used in films or stories that can act in various ways. It's a fun way to show something without making it realistic.

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In the movie, the skeleton danced and made everyone laugh.

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The skeleton in the horror film didn’t seem funny at all; it was very scary.

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What character would you want to see as a funny skeleton in a movie?

How to pronounce skeleton

Pronunciation: [ˈskɛlɪtən]

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