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Jun 2023
6m 16s

Onomatopoeia

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Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.

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"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions. Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslett ... Show More
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