contraction in Korean
contraction in Korean is 단축 — contraction means a shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
contraction in Korean
단축
Pronounced: danchuk
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
What does "contraction" mean?
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noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
""Don't" is a contraction of "do not.""
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noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
"Her contractions were coming every five minutes by the time they reached the hospital."
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noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.
"The report warned of a sharp contraction in the manufacturing sector."
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contraction in a sentence
- "Don't" is a contraction of "do not."
- The style guide advises against using contractions in formal essays.
- Her contractions were coming every five minutes by the time they reached the hospital.
- The report warned of a sharp contraction in the manufacturing sector.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "contraction" in Korean?
"contraction" in Korean is 단축. contraction means: A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
How do you pronounce 단축?
"contraction" in Korean is 단축, pronounced "danchuk".
How do you use "contraction" in a sentence?
Example: ""Don't" is a contraction of "do not."" In Korean, "contraction" is 단축.
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