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tapes

Pronunciation: [teɪps]

Word

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

Context: “recording”

(noun) a narrow piece of material, usually plastic or cloth, that is used to store sounds or images. Tapes can let you listen to music or watch movies, just like a DVD or a CD.

Example

I found an old tape of my favorite songs from when I was a kid.

Example

We can't play that tape because our recorder is broken.

Example

Did you ever listen to that tape I gave you?

Context: “adhesives”

(noun) a long, thin strip of material that has glue on one side. You can use it to stick things together, like paper or cardboard.

Example

I used tape to wrap the present nicely for my friend.

Example

I didn't have any tape, so I couldn't fix the poster.

Example

Do we have enough tape to finish the project?

Context: “attaching”

(verb) to stick something to something else using glue or adhesive tape. If you tape a picture to the wall, it means you are attaching it there with tape.

Example

I will tape the drawing on the fridge so everyone can see it.

Example

She didn't tape the paper well, so it fell off the wall.

Example

Can you tape this box closed for me?

How to pronounce tapes

Pronunciation: [teɪps]

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