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column

/หˆkษ‘ljษ™m/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

A tall, round stone or metal post that holds up a building or stands alone.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing๐Ÿ“ฐNews & Media
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe front of the building has six white columns.โ€

โ€œI read her column in the newspaper every Sunday.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.

Related Words

Synonyms:
pillarpost
Word Family:
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