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Places & Locations — Lesson 3

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posts

poʊsts

The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand — the forum has thousands of posts from members.

She scrolls through her feed and likes several posts.

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usa

ˌjuː.esˈeɪ

North American republic containing 50 states — 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

I'd like to drive across the USA in a convertible car.

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sites

saɪts

The piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located) — we visited archaeological sites in Egypt.

There are several historic sites in this city.

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source

sɔrs

The place where something begins, where it springs into being — she is a reliable source of information.

The river is the main source of water for the village.

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canada

ˈkæn.ə.də

A country in North America — the border between the united states and canada is the longest unguarded border in the world.

The border between the united states and canada is the longest unguarded border in the world

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west

wɛst

The direction where the sun sets — the sun sets in the west.

The sun sets in the west.

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left

lɛft

The direction or side that is opposite to the right — turn left at the corner.

Turn left at the corner.

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terrain

təˈreɪn

A piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential — this terrain is not suitable for farming.

The mountainous terrain made the hike very challenging.

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border

ˈbɔːrdər

A line that indicates a boundary — there is a fence along the border.

The border between France and Spain is in the Pyrenees.

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broadway

ˈbrɔdweɪ

A street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters — we saw a show on Broadway last night.

We saw a show on Broadway last night.

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interior

ɪnˈtɪriər

The region that is inside of something — the car has a leather interior.

The interior of the cathedral was breathtaking.

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horizon

həˈraɪzən

The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet — we could see a ship on the horizon.

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

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