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awe

/ɔː/
awe ɔː
English Definition
n./v. wonder with fear/respect
中文释义
敬畏
Significado en Español
asombro, reverencia
한국어 뜻
경외, 경탄
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kinh ngạc, sự kính sợ
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Example Sentence

The view filled me with awe.

这景色让我敬畏。

Synonyms
wonder amazement
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(strengthen)+we(us)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “awe”. The discovery of the ancient ruins left the archaeologists in complete awe.

  1. A surprise
  2. B fear
  3. C wonder
  4. D confusion
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C — wonder. “awe” means n./v. wonder with fear/respect

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tourists stared in ______ at the enormous waterfall.

  1. A boredom
  2. B awe
  3. C disgust
  4. D indifference
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B — awe. “awe” means n./v. wonder with fear/respect

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Common questions about “awe”

What does “awe” mean?

awe — n./v. wonder with fear/respect. In Chinese: 敬畏.

How do you pronounce “awe”?

awe is pronounced /ɔː/. It breaks into 1 syllable: awe.

How do you use “awe” in a sentence?

The view filled me with awe. (这景色让我敬畏。)

What are synonyms for “awe”?

wonder, amazement — all close in meaning to awe (n./v. wonder with fear/respect).

Is “awe” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. awe appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “awe”?

a(strengthen)+we(us)

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