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taps

Pronunciation: [tæps]

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

Context: “sound”

(noun) a light knock or hit that makes a sound, like when you tap your fingers on a table or you hear someone tapping at a door.

Example

I heard the gentle taps of rain on the roof.

Example

There were no taps at all during the quiet evening.

Example

Did you hear the taps coming from outside the window?

Context: “action”

(verb) to hit something lightly or touch it quickly, like when you tap someone on the shoulder to get their attention.

Example

She taps her pencil on the desk when she feels bored.

Example

He didn’t tap the screen; instead, he pressed too hard.

Example

Can you tap the button to turn on the light?

Context: “faucet”

(noun) a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe, usually found in kitchens and bathrooms.

Example

I turned on the taps to fill the bathtub.

Example

The taps in the kitchen are broken and won’t work.

Example

Are the taps in your house easy to use?

Context: “utilization”

(verb) to use something, like tapping into a resource or a service, such as information or skills.

Example

They tap into their creativity to solve problems.

Example

She didn't tap into her knowledge on the subject during the presentation.

Example

How can we tap into our community resources for help?

How to pronounce taps

Pronunciation: [tæps]

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