Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun
context
IPA pronunciation: /ˈkɒntekst/
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контекст
English definition
The situation or circumstances in which something happens or is understood.
Example
You need to look at the historical context to understand the poem.
Collocations
- in context
- historical context
- social context
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