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     • Definition of retard verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary retard verb /rɪˈtɑːd/ /rɪˈtɑːrd/ (formal)
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   How do you pronounce retard?

   • Word forms: retards , retards , retarding , retarded pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (rɪtɑːʳd ). The noun is pronounced (riːtɑːʳd ). If something retards a process, or the development of something, it makes it happen more slowly. Continuing violence will retard negotiations over the country's future. [VERB noun]

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   What does it mean if a person is a retard?

   • [VERB noun] If you describe someone as a retard, you mean that they have not developed normally, either mentally or socially. What the hell do I want with an emotional retard?

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   What is an adverb in English?

   • An adverb is a word that can modify a verb, adjective, adverb, or sentence. Adverbs are often formed by adding “-ly” to the end of an adjective (e.g., “slow” becomes “slowly”), although not all adverbs have this ending, and not all words with this ending are adverbs.

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   What adverb modifies a verb?

   • An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. gently... extremely... carefully... well An adverb describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, but never a noun. It usually answers the questions of when, where, how, why, under what conditions, or to what degree. Adverbs often end in -ly.

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   What is a noun in a sentence?

   • A noun is a word that refers to a person, concept, place, or thing. Nouns can act as the subject of a sentence (i.e., the person or thing performing the action) or as the object of a verb (i.e., the person or thing affected by the action).

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   What is a noun example?

   • Definition of Nouns: Nouns are naming words and they name persons, places, things, animals, qualities, feelings, actions or ideas. Examples of Nouns: Jonathan and Rachel are excellent workers (Naming a Person). Australia and New Zealand are island continents in the South Pacific (Naming a Place). The boat sank in the river (Naming a Thing).

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   The parts of speech are classified differently in different grammars, but most traditional grammars list eight parts of speech in English: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Some modern grammars add others, such as determiners and articles.

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   Oct 21, 2024 · Learn to identify and use the 8 parts of speech in English: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, and more.

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   • NOUN. A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. man... Butte College... house... happiness. A noun is a word for a person, place, thing, or idea.
   • PRONOUN. A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun. She... we... they... it A pronoun is usually substituted for a specific noun, which is called its antecedent.
   • VERB. A verb expresses action or being. jump... is... write... become. The verb in a sentence expresses action or being. There is a main verb and sometimes one or more helping verbs.
   • ADJECTIVE. An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. pretty... old... blue... smart. An adjective is a word used to modify or describe a noun or a pronoun.

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   retardation noun. retarded adjective. Definition of retard verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The noun is pronounced (riːtɑːʳd ). 1. verb. If something retards a process, or the development of something, it makes it happen more slowly. [formal] Continuing violence will retard negotiations over the country's future. [VERB noun] Synonyms: slow down, check, arrest, delay More Synonyms of retard. 2. countable noun.

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   The 8 parts of speech definitions with examples include nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. By using proper grammar in your writing and speaking, you will communicate clearly and effectively with your subject or audience!

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   Aug 28, 2024 · There are typically eight main parts of speech in English: Nouns: Words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Pronouns: Words that replace nouns, such as he, she, it. Verbs: Words that describe actions or states, like run, is. Adjectives: Words that describe or modify nouns, like blue or quick.