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tricks

Pronunciation: [trɪks]

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

Context: “games”

(noun) a clever or funny action that someone does to entertain others or to fool them. People often use tricks in games or performances to surprise others.

Example

The magician performed amazing tricks that left the audience in awe.

Example

The clown's tricks didn't work well, and the audience didn't laugh.

Example

Can you show me some cool tricks you learned?

Context: “deception”

(noun) something that someone does to deceive or outsmart another person. It often involves cleverness or sneaky plans.

Example

He used old tricks to win the game fair and square.

Example

Her tricks to cheat didn't fool the teacher at all.

Example

What tricks do you think a con artist might use?

Context: “games”

(verb) to perform a clever or funny action that entertains people or deceives them. It's like when someone plays a joke or shows off a fun skill.

Example

She tricks her friends with practical jokes every Halloween.

Example

He doesn't trick people; he always tells the truth.

Example

What type of magic tricks do you want to learn?

Context: “deception”

(verb) to deceive or outsmart someone by using cleverness. This can involve tricking someone into believing something that isn’t true.

Example

He tricked me into thinking it was his birthday.

Example

I never trick my friends; I believe in being honest.

Example

How did you trick the others into falling for your plan?

How to pronounce tricks

Pronunciation: [trɪks]

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