emphases

CEFRC1

/ˈɛmfəˌsiz/

noun

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    noun

    Plural of emphasis; special importance given to something.

Examples

  • Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district.

  • He paused for emphasis before saying who had won.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The textbook contains different emphases on various historical events.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The professor's blank on different theories varied throughout the lecture.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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