American Dictionary
Definition transition in American English
transition
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable/uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/trænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
Example
a transition period
Example
He's finding it difficult to make the transition to parenthood.
Example
The author gives an interesting description of a society in transition.
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