pawn
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B1 ยท Intermediateโ
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Simple Meaning
the smallest and least powerful piece in the game of chess.
When to Use
๐ฌDaily Conversation๐Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate โ can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
โI lost my queen early, but I managed to win with just a pawn.โ
โIn chess, a pawn can become a queen if it reaches the other side of the board.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
The most common chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess each side has eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only forward diagonally or en passant.