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Purpose

usgb/ˈpɜːrpəs/Volume
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Context MattersPlay
The word 'purpose' changes meaning depending on the situation and what it's referring to. SlideThe purpose of a knife is to cut.
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Common PhrasesPlay
'Purpose' is often used with phrases like 'on purpose' to indicate intent, not accidentally. SlideShe ignored him on purpose.
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Figurative UsePlay
People often talk about 'life's purpose', which is a philosophical idea of life's meaning. SlideMany search for their life's purpose.