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episodea single event or incident that is part of a larger sequence

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a single event or incident that is part of a larger sequence

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈepɪsoʊd/

Example Sentences

  • I binge-watched 10 episodes in one night and now I look like a zombie.
  • The embarrassing episode at the restaurant made him avoid that place forever.
  • My mom had an episode when she found out I failed the math test.

episode

NOUN

[/ˈepɪsoʊd/]

a single event or incident that is part of a larger sequence

During the long journey, a funny episode suddenly happens along the road.
💡 Concept

During the long journey, a funny episode suddenly happens along the road.

Each episode revealed more about the characters.
🧠 Mnemonic

Each episode revealed more about the characters.

Every journey shows us a new episode.
A strange little moment becomes the story we chose.
🎵 Rhyme

Every journey shows us a new episode. A strange little moment becomes the story we chose.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈepɪsoʊd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈepɪsəʊd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixepi--
Rooteisodos

Origin

From Greek, originally meaning 'an insertion between choral odes' in ancient drama. The word referred to the dialogue or action occurring between the songs of the chorus, later evolving to denote any distinct incident or scene within a larger narrative.

Breakdown

epi- (upon, on) + eisodos (coming in, entrance), literally 'something coming in upon' the main action, referring to interpolated scenes in classical theatre.

🎵Rhyme

explodedecodeerode
explode
decode
erode

🔗Collocations

TV episode
final episode
episode of illness
dramatic episode
episode series
single episode
episode guide

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I binge-watched 10 episodes in one night and now I look like a zombie.

The embarrassing episode at the restaurant made him avoid that place forever.

😄 Fun example

My mom had an episode when she found out I failed the math test.

😄 Fun example

This episode of the cooking show taught me how to burn water perfectly.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

incidenteventoccurrenceinstallmentchapter

Antonyms

continuitywhole

Related

seriesseasondramashowbroadcast

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