contractions

[US]/kənˈtrækʃənz/

[UK]/kənˈtrækʃənz/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the action of making something smaller or shorter; the process of reducing in size, amount, or degree; abbreviated forms of words or phrases; muscle contractions during childbirth

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Example Sentences

contractions are often used in informal writing.

it's important to know when to use contractions.

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