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tissue

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪʃuː]

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

Context: “biology”

(noun) a group of cells that work together to do a specific job in a living thing. Just like how different teams work together to complete tasks, tissues help our bodies function.

Example

Muscle tissue helps us move by making our arms and legs strong.

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Without healthy tissue, our bodies can't work properly.

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What types of tissue help us breathe?

Context: “fabric”

(noun) a piece of soft paper that you use to wipe your nose or clean your hands. It is usually very thin and is made of fibers that are pressed together.

Example

I always carry tissues in my bag for when I have a runny nose.

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I forgot to bring tissues, and now I can't clean up the mess.

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Do you have any tissues I can use?

Context: “documents”

(noun) a piece of paper that has information written on it. Tissues are often used to describe a collection of papers or documents that are related.

Example

She handed in a tissue with her important notes for the project.

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The teacher said the tissue of notes was confusing and hard to follow.

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Can you explain what the tissue of documents is about?

How to pronounce tissue

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪʃuː]

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