Today’s word of the day is ‘Assignment.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] assignment [/responsivevoice] [ uh–sahyn-muhnt]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
It means:
1. Responsibility
2. Task
3. Homework
4. Job
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Sonpa gaya kaam
2. Spanish – Asignación
3. French – Affectation
4. Mandarin – Fēnpèi
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. You’ve got your berth, you’ve got your money, you’re going to get your passport, and you’ve got your assignment.
2. It was at noon of the third day he had been at work when John was given his first assignment.
3. He had given me the assignment of putting antigrav units into production.
4. Your assignment, Mr President, has been exciting and challenging.
5. The assignment of everyone to a definite post has raised the general spirit.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
appointment, chore, drill, duty, homework, job, position, post, practice, stint, beat, charge, commission, mission etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
unemployment, keeping
Quotation:
Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone’s task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it.
Viktor E. Frankl
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/uzothewizard/status/1296897177390850060
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