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staples

Pronunciation: [ˈsteɪpəlz]

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Learn how to use staples in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “office supplies”

(noun) small metal pieces used to hold papers together. They are used with a tool called a stapler. Imagine when you want to keep your schoolwork neat and organized by holding several pages together.

Example

I used staples to keep my report organized.

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I couldn't find any staples, so my papers were all messed up.

Example

Do you know where the staples are kept in the classroom?

Context: “food”

(noun) basic foods that people eat regularly. They are important for our meals. Think of foods like rice, bread, and potatoes that are in many diets around the world.

Example

Rice and beans are staples in many households.

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Chocolate is not a staple food; it's more of a treat.

Example

What staples do you usually have at home for dinner?

Context: “attachment”

(verb) to attach or fasten papers together using a staple. This makes sure they stay in one place and don’t get lost. Think about putting together a book report and using a stapler to keep it all together.

Example

I will staple the pages of my project before handing it in.

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She forgot to staple her pages, so they fell apart.

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Did you staple the pages before submitting your assignment?

How to pronounce staples

Pronunciation: [ˈsteɪpəlz]

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