Dictionary entryCEFR C1noun

consolation

IPA pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

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Russian meaning

Утешение

English definition

The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

Example

It was some consolation that her writing band reached the C1 threshold on attempt one.

Collocations

source of consolation
provide consolation
take consolation

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