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sought

/sˈɔːt/
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+noun;verbDifficulty 2/5
Definition

A formal academic word used in contexts involving sought.

In simple English

A formal academic word used in contexts involving sought.

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The term “sought” commonly appears in academic texts and PTE practice.

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Common mistake

Common risk: omitting, doubling, or transposing letters in “sought”. Type the whole word from audio before checking.

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