trump
Pronunciation: [trʌmp]
Word
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.
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Some voters feel that the trump didn't listen to their concerns.
Example
Who do you think will become the next trump in politics?
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