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Describing Words — Lesson 1

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on
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ɑːn
Touching the top of a surface — the cat is sitting on the rug.
Look at all the books on your desk !
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by
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by

baɪ
Next to or passing beside something — the cat is walking by the mailbox.
The book is by the window.
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not
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not

nɑːt
Used to say no or give the opposite meaning — the girl does not want the donut.
He's not fat !
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all
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all

ɑːl
Every one; the whole amount — all the apples are in the basket.
I've been trying all day to contact you.
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new
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new

nuː
Just made or received; not old — a brand-new gift.
a new car
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about
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about

əˈbaʊt
Around something — the butterflies are flying about the apple.
He's always going on about what a great job he's got.
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but
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but

bʌt
Shows a difference — one kitten is clean, but the other one is messy.
She's not only a painter but also a writer.
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other
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other

ˈʌðər
The different one or the ones remaining — the red bird is different from the other birds.
I have other ideas.
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any
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any

ˈɛni
Whichever one you like — the boy can pick any egg.
Do you have any questions?
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only
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only

ˈoʊnli
Just one; nothing or nobody else — the only fish in the bowl.
I only have two dollars left.
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also
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also

ˈɔːl.soʊ
In addition; too — he has an apple and also a banana.
I also like coffee.
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online
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online

ˈɑːn.laɪn
Connected to the internet — the boy is online on his tablet.
an online newspaper and digital magazine
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