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Lots of Nouns List 3
General English Vocabulary Lots of Nouns List 3
| Word | Definition | Used in a sentence |
|---|---|---|
| contents | the things that are inside a box, bag, room etc | The customs official rummaged through the contents of his briefcase. |
| distance | the amount of space between two places or things | Measure the distance between the two points. |
| frame | a structure made of wood, metal, plastic etc that surrounds something such as a picture or window, and holds it in place: | They removed the picture from its wooden frame. |
| lane | a narrow road in the countryside | We had a nice walk down a country lane. |
| myth | an idea or story that many people believe, but which is not true | Contrary to popular myth, the majority of accidents are not caused by speeding or drunkenness. |
| purpose | the purpose of something is what it is intended to achieve | The purpose of conducting a business is to make money. |
| rear | the back part of an object, vehicle, or building, or a position at the back of an object or area | The hotel overlooks the river to the rear. |
| scale | a system of numbers that is used for measuring the amount, speed, quality etc of something | Your performance will be judged on a scale of 1 to 10. |
| sheet | a large piece of thin cloth that you put on a bed to lie on or lie under | I'll go and find you some clean sheets and blankets. |
| statement | something you say or write, especially publicly or officially, to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts | He refused to give a statement to the police. |
| strap | a narrow band of strong material that is used to fasten, hang, or hold onto something: | The strap of my bag is broken. |
| string | a strong thread made of several threads twisted together, used for tying or fastening things | Her key hung on a string around her neck. |
| system | a group of related parts that work together as a whole for a particular purpose | An alarm system protects the school. |
| texture | the way a surface or material feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is | She likes the smooth texture of silk |
| adventure | an exciting experience in which dangerous or unusual things happen: | Going to another country can be a great adventure. |
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