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Language & Communication — Lesson 37

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admonition

ˌædməˈnɪʃən

A warning or reprimand given to someone about their behavior or actions — she received an admonition from her teacher for talking in class.

She received an admonition from her teacher for talking in class.

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ædz

Short for 'advertisements' — I saw several ads for new smartphones.

I saw several ads for new smartphones.

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advancement

ədˈvænsmənt

The process of making progress or improving — her career advancement came after years of hard work.

Her career advancement came after years of hard work.

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advancements

ədˈvænsmənts

Significant improvements or developments in a field, technology, or area of knowledge — we must keep up with the latest advancements in our industry.

Recent advancements in technology have transformed how we communicate.

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adverb

ˈæd.vɜrb

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb — she runs quickly.

She runs quickly.

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adverbs

ˈæd.vɝːbz

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb — she spoke softly to the children.

She spoke softly to the children.

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advert

ˈæd.vɜrt

A short public announcement in a newspaper, on television, on the internet, etc — I saw an advert on TV last night.

Did you see the advert for the new car?

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advertised

ədˈvɜːrtɪzd

Announce or make something known publicly, often in newspapers, on television — she advertised her car for sale.

The company advertised the job on several websites.

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ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt

A public announcement or promotional message about a product, service, or — I saw an interesting advertisement on TV last night.

I saw an interesting advertisement on TV last night.

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ədˈvɜːrtɪzmənts

The poster on the wall shows a cup of coffee and croissant to attract people’s attention—this is an advertisement.

The television advertisements were interrupting the movie every few minutes.

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advertises

ˈæd.vɚ.taɪ.zɪz

Third person singular present tense of 'advertise' — the store advertises a big sale this weekend.

She advertises her handmade jewelry on Instagram.

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advertising

ˈædvɚtaɪzɪŋ

The activity of creating and spreading information about products, services, or — the company spent millions on advertising last year.

Advertising is an important part of any business strategy.

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