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vague

Pronunciation: [veɪɡ]

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Learn how to use vague in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “clarity”

(adjective) when something is not clear or specific. It means you can't really understand what someone means because they are being a bit fuzzy or unclear.

Example

Her directions were vague, so I had to ask for more help to find the place.

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He gave a very clear explanation, so there was no vagueness in his instructions.

Example

Can you explain that again? It was a bit vague for me.

Context: “details”

(adjective) when something lacks details or precise information. It means that what is said doesn't give enough information to understand fully.

Example

The report was vague, but it still highlighted some important points about the project.

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The details in the plan were quite specific, leaving no room for vagueness.

Example

Why are the rules so vague that we can't follow them well?

How to pronounce vague

Pronunciation: [veɪɡ]

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