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behaviorthe way a person or animal acts or conducts oneself

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the way a person or animal acts or conducts oneself

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈheɪvjər/

Korean meaning: 행동

Korean pronunciation: 비-헤이-비어 (강세: 헤이)

Example Sentences

  • My dog's behavior changes completely when it sees a squirrel - from a calm pet to a furry tornado!
  • The student's behavior in class improved dramatically after the teacher started using interactive games.
  • The behavior of stock prices during economic uncertainty is like a roller coaster designed by a caffeinated engineer.

behavior

NOUN

//bɪˈheɪvjər//

the way a person or animal acts or conducts oneself

behavior concept
💡 Concept

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behavior rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A warrior's behavior makes them a savior!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈheɪvjər/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈheɪvjə/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbe--
Roothav
Suffix--ior

Origin

중세 영어 'behavour'에서 유래되었으며, 'be-' (완전히) + 'have' (가지다, 지니다)의 결합에서 파생. 원래 '자신을 소유하다, 자신을 다루다'는 의미에서 '행동하다'의 의미로 발전

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🎵Rhyme

saviorwarriorinteriorsuperiorexterior
savior
warrior
interior
superior
exterior

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dog's behavior changes completely when it sees a squirrel - from a calm pet to a furry tornado!

The student's behavior in class improved dramatically after the teacher started using interactive games.

😄 Fun example

The behavior of stock prices during economic uncertainty is like a roller coaster designed by a caffeinated engineer.

Researchers observed the behavior of dolphins to understand their communication patterns.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

conductmanneractiondemeanordeportment

Antonyms

misbehaviormisconduct

Related

behavebehavioralpsychologyattitudecharacterhabitpattern