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strand

Pronunciation: [strænd]

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

Context: “nature”

(noun) a thin piece of something, like string or hair. If you see a single hair on the floor, you could call it a strand.

Example

I found a strand of spaghetti in the pot.

Example

There were no strands of yarn left in the basket after the project.

Example

Can you see the strand of light coming through the window?

Context: “trapped”

(verb) to leave someone in a place without a way to leave. If you forget your friend's keys and they can't get home, you have stranded them.

Example

The storm stranded us at the airport for the night.

Example

I made sure not to strand my brother at the movie theater after it ended.

Example

Have you ever stranded someone by accident?

Context: “isolation”

(noun) a piece of land that is surrounded by water. Sometimes, an island is called a strand if it is very small.

Example

We visited a beautiful strand during our vacation.

Example

The strand was not big enough for us to have a picnic on it.

Example

Is that strand accessible by boat?

How to pronounce strand

Pronunciation: [strænd]

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