context
/ˈkɑntɛkst/
noun
- The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea, which help to explain its meaning.
- You can't understand his comment without knowing the context of the conversation.
- In the context of the budget crisis, the new spending plan seemed unrealistic.
- The historical context of the novel helps readers understand the characters' actions.
- The words or sentences that come before and after a particular word or passage, which help determine its meaning.
- When learning a new language, it's helpful to see words used in context.
- The word 'bank' can mean a river bank or a financial institution, depending on the context.
- From the context of the paragraph, it's clear that 'light' refers to not heavy, not illumination.
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