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noun/ˈkɑntɛkst/
Frequency rank: #1,657 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The situation or words surrounding something that help explain its meaning.
Example sentence
Understanding the meaning of a word depends on its context within a sentence.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 1,601–1,700
- besidesIn addition to; as well as.
- birdA feathered animal with wings that can usually fly.
- blameTo say that someone is responsible for something bad.
- bowlA deep round dish used for food.
- chickenA common farm bird kept for its eggs and meat.
- coverageThe reporting of news; the extent to which something is included.
- determineTo find out or decide something with certainty.
- displayAn arrangement of things for people to look at; or to show something.
- dyingComing to the end of life; ceasing to live.
- experiencedHaving knowledge or skill gained from doing something many times.