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trump

Pronunciation: [trʌmp]

Word

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

Context: “games”

(noun) a card that has more power than other cards in certain games. If you play a game like trumps, having a trump card can help you win because it beats other cards.

Example

I played my trump card and won the game.

Example

She didn't have any trump cards in her hand, so she lost.

Example

What trump card do you have for this game?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to beat someone or something by doing better than them. It's like when one player scores a goal, and it is better than what the other player did.

Example

The team trumped all the other teams in the tournament.

Example

He thought he could trump her performance, but he didn't do as well in the end.

Example

Can anyone trump the champion this time?

Context: “politics”

(noun) a person who has a lot of power and influence, often associated with Donald Trump. This meaning is used when talking about leadership and politics.

Example

The trump of the party gave a powerful speech during the election.

Example

Some voters feel that the trump didn't listen to their concerns.

Example

Who do you think will become the next trump in politics?

How to pronounce trump

Pronunciation: [trʌmp]

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