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gay

US /ɡeɪ/

adjective Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The film tells the story of a gay couple raising a child.

Word Family

NounNoun
gay gốc gayness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
gay gốc
AdverbAdv
gaily gayly

Synonyms

  • homosexualsomeone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

Collocations

  • Easy gay pride parade
    describing gay pride parade (someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex)
  • Medium support gay rights in workplace
    to support gay rights in workplace, meaning to give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
  • Hard initiatives include gay employees
    describing initiatives include gay employees (readiness to embark on bold new ventures)
  • Very Hard eliminate discrimination against gay candidates
    to eliminate discrimination against gay candidates, meaning to terminate, end, or take out

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