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highlight
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
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
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
1
the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event
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1.2
the most interesting or exciting parts of something such as a sports match that are broadcast on television after it has finished
Example
I like to watch the highlights of the day's tennis.
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Example
a girl with blonde highlights
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