🇬🇧🇪🇸 extinction - extinción : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "extinction" ("extinción"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Extinction is when every single animal or plant of one kind has died, so there are none left anywhere on Earth, not even one, and that kind of living thing is gone forever.
The moment the Wi‑Fi went down, we all acted like we were seconds away from human extinction.
My alarm clock is in danger of extinction, because every morning I think about “accidentally” knocking it off the table.
Scientists study extinction, but I study how my motivation goes extinct every time someone says the word “chores.”
My socks are facing extinction, because every time we do laundry, only one from each pair survives.
The vegetables on my dinner plate are slowly approaching extinction, thanks to our very hungry dog under the table.
She found the last small frog, its breath slow, and said the word extinction. She watched the frog stop, felt extinction like a cold hand. People came to look, whispering extinction. No frogs came next spring; signs warned of extinction. She planted wet grass, hoping to fight extinction, and cried.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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