proof — evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Pronunciation (IPA): /pruːf/
Korean meaning: 증거, 증명
Korean pronunciation: **프**루프
Example Sentences
- My mom asked for proof that I cleaned my room, so I sent her a selfie with my bed.
- The scientist needed concrete proof to support her theory.
- He's living proof that you can eat pizza every day and still be healthy.
proof
NOUN//pruːf//
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pruːf/
🇬🇧 UK/pruːf/
🌳Etymology
Rootproof
Origin
라틴어 'probare'(시험하다, 증명하다)에서 온 말로, 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래는 '앞으로(pro) 가져와서 시험해보다'라는 뜻이었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
roofspoofaloof
roof
spoof
aloof
🔗Collocations
burden of proof
proof of concept
waterproof jacket
living proof
bulletproof vest
foolproof plan
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom asked for proof that I cleaned my room, so I sent her a selfie with my bed.”
“The scientist needed concrete proof to support her theory.”
😄 Fun example
“He's living proof that you can eat pizza every day and still be healthy.”
“Please provide proof of payment before entering the event.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
evidenceconfirmationverificationdemonstrationvalidation
Antonyms
disproofrefutationcontradiction
Related
proveprovenprovableevidencetestimonywitness
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