Sunday, 17 February 2019

Homonyms - Figure (As a Noun)


1. (noun) - number.

  • Does this figure look like an eight or three?
  • Despite earning a six-figure salary every year, he is still unhappy with his job.


2. (noun) - the shape of a person/individual or human body.

  • Sarah immediately called the police after seeing two tall figures in her garden.
  • When the children saw a figure appear from behind the bushes, they screamed and ran.

3. (noun) - a woman's body shape.
  • Pam was delighted when she finally got her figure back after months of dieting and exercise.
  • Kelly can wear almost anything as she has a beautiful figure.

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