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Context

/kˈɑntɛkst/
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(noun) The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

It depends on the context.
If you don't understand something, it's because you aren't aware of its context.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It depends on the ____.

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