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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
emphasis
/ˈemfəsɪs/ Syllables: ˈem·pha·sis
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Special importance, attention, or prominence given to something.
Synonyms
stress
importance
priority
Antonyms
None available
Translations
emphasis in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
تأكيد، تركيز
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
أن تعطي شيئًا أهمية خاصة أو انتباهًا كبيرًا.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Emphasis is the special attention or importance given to something. Placing emphasis on critical thinking means making it especially important in teaching.
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Memory TipEmphasis comes from Greek 'emphanizein' meaning to show in — you show something in, making it stand out.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The course places considerable emphasis on developing students' critical analytical skills.
There has been a shift in emphasis from rote learning to problem-based approaches.
The author places special emphasis on the role of culture in shaping language use.
Word Families & Pronunciation
emphasis
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | emphasise |
| adjective | emphatic |
| adverb | emphatically |
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