practice — the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpræktɪs/
Korean meaning: 연습, 실행, 관습
Korean pronunciation: **프랙**티스
Example Sentences
- My cat practices hunting by attacking my slippers every morning.
- She needs more practice before the driving test.
- It's common practice to bow when greeting in Korea.
practice
NOUN//ˈpræktɪs//
the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method
She repeats the violin passage again and again — daily practice before the concert.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'practique' and Medieval Latin 'practica', derived from Greek 'praktikos' meaning 'concerned with action or practice', which comes from 'prattein' meaning 'to do' or 'to act'.
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📝Examples
“My cat practices hunting by attacking my slippers every morning.”
“She needs more practice before the driving test.”
“It's common practice to bow when greeting in Korea.”
“I practice my English by talking to my mirror - it's a great listener!”
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