a series of — a number of things or events that follow one after another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a number of things or events that follow one after another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈsɪriz ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My mom asked me a series of embarrassing questions about my love life.
- The professor gave us a series of impossible assignments before the exam.
- She went through a series of job interviews to get the position.
a series of
NOUN[/ə ˈsɪriz ʌv/]
a number of things or events that follow one after another
He survived a series of unlucky events in one morning.
A series of clues turns serious minds curious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'series' derives from Latin 'serere', meaning 'to join' or 'to connect'. The noun 'series' originally referred to a succession of things linked together in sequence, much like pearls strung on a necklace.
Breakdown
serere (to join, connect) → series (succession, chain) + of (possessive/relational preposition). The phrase 'a series of' combines the Latin noun with the English preposition to denote multiple connected items.
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📝Examples
“My mom asked me a series of embarrassing questions about my love life.”
“The professor gave us a series of impossible assignments before the exam.”
“She went through a series of job interviews to get the position.”
“The company launched a series of new products this year.”
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