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suspect

Pronunciation: [səˈspɛkt]

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Learn how to use suspect in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “judging or believing”

(verb) to think that something might be true or that someone might have done something wrong. It’s like when you feel something is off or not right about a situation or a person.

Example

I suspect that my friend is planning a surprise party for me.

Example

She doesn't suspect anything wrong with the new project at work.

Example

Do you suspect that something unusual is happening here?

Context: “crime”

(noun) a person who might be involved in a crime or doing something bad. It's used to talk about someone who the police or others think could have done something wrong.

Example

The detective found a suspect in the case who might know more.

Example

There were no suspects in the robbery; it was a mystery.

Example

Who is the main suspect in this investigation?

How to pronounce suspect

Pronunciation: [səˈspɛkt]

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