customs
/ˈkʌstəmz/
cus · toms
ˈkʌs · təmz
English Definition
n. the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check incoming goods, travelers, or luggage
Significado en Español
aduana
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hải quan
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “customs”:
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A
embassy
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B
marketplace
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C
border control
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D
warehouse
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C — border control.
“customs” means n. the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check incoming goods, travelers, or luggage
Common questions about “customs”
What does “customs” mean?
customs — n. the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check incoming goods, travelers, or luggage. In Chinese: 海关.
How do you pronounce “customs”?
customs is pronounced /ˈkʌstəmz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cus · toms.
Is “customs” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. customs appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
