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Write a sentence using the word tangible in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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tangible /ˈtæn dʒə bəl/

adjective
  1. capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial. 
  2. real or actual, rather than imaginary or visionary: the tangible benefits of sunshine. 
  3. definite; not vague or elusive: no tangible grounds for suspicion. 
  4. (of an asset) having actual physical existence, as real estate or chattels, and therefore capable of being assigned a value in monetary terms.
noun
  1. something tangible, especially a tangible asset.

Origin of tangible

Late Latin 1580-1450

Source: Dictionary.com

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2 Comments

  1. azim

    Her mistake was tangible.

  2. Amy Estrada

    Good Azim! You are improving!

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