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tongue

Pronunciation: [tʌŋ]

Word

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

Context: “body part”

(noun) the muscle in your mouth that helps you eat and speak. Your tongue also helps you taste food, and it's important for talking clearly.

Example

She used her tongue to taste the sweet ice cream.

Example

He couldn't taste the food because his tongue was burnt.

Example

What does your tongue do when you eat?

Context: “language”

(noun) a system of spoken or written words used by a group of people. This can be English, Spanish, or any other language.

Example

Her first language, or tongue, is French, so she speaks it very well.

Example

He feels lost when he hears a tongue he doesn't understand, like Mandarin Chinese.

Example

What tongue do you want to learn in school?

Context: “action”

(verb) to touch something with your tongue. It can also mean to lick something.

Example

The cat will tongue the milk from the bowl happily.

Example

She did not tongue the spoon after finishing her dessert because it was hot.

Example

Did you tongue the frosting off the cake?

How to pronounce tongue

Pronunciation: [tʌŋ]

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