“Age” – Example Sentences with Audio
age (n): the period of time someone has been alive or something has existed Use “age” in a sentence At our company, the retirement age is 60. We live in an age of rapid technological advance. She got married at the age of 29. She died at the age of 69 after a long illness. […]
Continue reading“Against” – Example Sentences with Audio
against (prep): disagreeing with a plan or activity Use “against” in a sentence It’s against my principles. He is leaning against the rail. Everyone was against them. The boat is going against the current. Don’t lean against the wall. He plans on taking legal action against the company. That’s against the law. Back to “3000 […]
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again (adv): one more time Use “again” in a sentence I assure you that an error like this will never happen again. Don’t ever mention his name again. He kept repeating the same thing over and over again. I think that we should try again. Could you say it again, please? You must encourage him […]
Continue reading“Afterwards” – Example Sentences with Audio
afterwards (adv): after the time mentioned Use “afterwards” in a sentence Let’s go out now and eat afterwards. Shortly afterwards I met her again. We had dinner, and afterwards we took a walk along the river. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue reading“Afternoon” – Example Sentences with Audio
afternoon (n): the period that starts at about twelve o’clock or after the meal in the middle of the day and ends at about six o’clock or when the sun goes down Use “afternoon” in a sentence Why don’t we go swimming this afternoon? I have a lot of things to do this afternoon. We […]
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after (prep, conj, adv): following in time, place, or order; at a time that is later than another event; later than someone or something else Use “after” in a sentence Brush your teeth after each meal. We can either eat now or after the show – it’s up to you. Who’s going to look after […]
Continue reading“Afraid” in a Sentence (with Audio)
afraid (adj): feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation Use “afraid” in a sentence I’m afraid that you have to work overtime. It’s all over. There’s nothing to be afraid of now. Don’t be afraid to experiment and fail. I’m afraid that I might make you angry. I’m afraid […]
Continue reading“Afford” in a Sentence (with Audio)
afford (v): to allow someone to have something pleasant or necessary: Use “afford” in a sentence I can’t afford to buy an expensive car. Can we afford a new car? The reality is that we can’t afford to buy a house. None of them could afford $50 for a ticket. I was unable to afford […]
Continue reading“Affection” in a Sentence (with Audio)
affection (n): a feeling of liking for a person or place Use “affection” in a sentence He tried to gain her affection. He has a deep affection for her. I have a great affection for Paris. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue reading“Affair” in a Sentence (with Audio)
affair (n): a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered Use “affair” in a sentence I work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This has nothing to do with you. It’s not your affair. He had an affair with a co-worker. I don’t want to be involved in this affair. Back to […]
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