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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən/
exaggeration means: A statement that makes something seem greater, better, or worse than it really is.
noun
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A statement that makes something seem greater, better, or worse than it really is.
- That story is an exaggeration.
- Her description contained several exaggerations.
- Calling it a disaster is a huge exaggeration.
Questions about exaggeration
What does exaggeration mean?
A statement that makes something seem greater, better, or worse than it really is.
What is exaggeration in other languages?
Türkçe: abartı · Español: exageración · Français: exagération · Deutsch: Übertreibung · Italiano: esagerazione · 日本語: 誇張
How do you pronounce exaggeration?
It is pronounced /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən/.
How do you use exaggeration in a sentence?
That story is an exaggeration. Her description contained several exaggerations.
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