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Wordabulary

realize

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To suddenly become aware of or understand something.

"She realized halfway to work that she had forgotten her laptop."

Synonyms and antonyms

Usage notes

Spelled "realise" in British English.

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Which word fits the gap? "She _____ halfway to work that she had forgotten her laptop."

Answer: realize

In your own words, what does "realize" mean?

To suddenly become aware of or understand something.

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