Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Homonyms - Figure (As a Noun)


1.   (noun) – number
Ø     Sam is hoping to make a six-figure salary by the time he  turns 40.
Ø     Does this figure look like a three or an eight?
Ø     Many people suggested I become an accountant.  Unfortunately, I’m terrible with figures. So, I decided  against it.

2.   (noun) – shape
Ø     We could see two figures in the distance. One was tall and the other was short.

Ø     It’s amazing how Sarah got her figure back (return to her usual shape) within three months of having her first child.

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