WOTW: relevant
| - Tim Lake |
“Relevant” is an adjective with only one meaning. Let’s find out what it means and see some examples of how to use it.
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The adjective “relevant” means closely connected or suitable to what is being done, discussed or thought about.
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+ Do you have any experience and skills relevant to the job?
+ We don’t need the whole document, just photocopy the relevant parts.
+ With all due respect, is that relevant?
+ It is also very relevant that we look at problems we might face.
+ He passed on the relevant information to the police.
+ You need to submit the all relevant paperwork.
+ The proposals weren’t relevant to the needs of the local people.
+ This is very relevant to people looking to improve their health.
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The pronunciation is / ˈrɛləv(ə)nt /.
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This word is in the New General Service List, a list of the 3,000 most common words in English communication. You can get the full list on our website by clicking here.
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この単語は、英語で最もよく使われる3,000の単語のリストであるNew General Service Listからのものです。完全なリストはこちらから。
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