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Clown X Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Easy question..

Hi, I have a problem from dictionaries.
For example the word "awkward"
it's has meaning here > http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/awkward
Which one of them is the right when I just say "this is awkward"?
Thanks in advance
  

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The meaning of the word in the site is: 1. org/dictionary/english/deal with: 2. org/dictionary/english/embarrassment : 3.

— Clown X

  • The meaning of the word in the site is: 1.
  • org/dictionary/english/deal with: 2.
  • org/dictionary/english/embarrassment : 3.
  • org/dictionary/english/nervous : 4.
  • org/dictionary/english/attractive : on Cambridge's dictionary
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The exact meaning would depend on the context in which it appears. Generally speaking, the statement, "This is awkward.", would not exactly fit any one of the four dictionary meanings. This sentence would be used, for example, in the following situation:

Bill: Hey, Jim. I'd like to introduce you to my fiancé, Jen. Jen, Jim is going to be best man.
Jim: How do you do Jen, long ti
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Thanks! Thanks! a lots, this is the best explanation I've ever seen, I appreciate it Emotion: smile
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