Word a Day
trouble
What does trouble mean?
trouble (noun): a difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use trouble in a sentence?
- The trouble was a leaking brake line. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce trouble?
/ˈtɹʌbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “trouble” mean?
a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something
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the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
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a difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation
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a case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example
Not quite: that's what instance means.
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