series — a number of things or events that are similar and happen one after another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a number of things or events that are similar and happen one after another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪriz/
Example Sentences
- My mom got so addicted to a Korean drama series that she forgot to cook dinner three nights in a row.
- The professor assigned a series of difficult math problems that made students question their life choices.
- Netflix released the new series last Friday, and I've already finished all eight episodes.
series
NOUN[/ˈsɪriz/]
a number of things or events that are similar and happen one after another
The detective solved a series of mysterious cases across the city.
A series of theories wearies the scholar
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'series' meaning 'a row, chain, or sequence', derived from 'serere' meaning 'to join or connect'. The word entered English in the early 17th century.
Breakdown
ser- (from Latin serere, to join/connect) + -ies (plural noun suffix) = series
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📝Examples
“My mom got so addicted to a Korean drama series that she forgot to cook dinner three nights in a row.”
“The professor assigned a series of difficult math problems that made students question their life choices.”
“Netflix released the new series last Friday, and I've already finished all eight episodes.”
“A series of unfortunate events led to me wearing mismatched socks to my job interview.”
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