function
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The particular purpose or job that something has, or the way something works.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The main _____ of the heart is to pump blood through the body."
Answer: function
In your own words, what does "function" mean?
The particular purpose or job that something has, or the way something works.
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