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Wordabulary

situation

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

The set of circumstances a person or thing finds itself in at a particular time.

"I didn't know how to handle the situation, so I asked a friend for advice."

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Which word fits the gap? "I didn't know how to handle the _____, so I asked a friend for advice."

Answer: situation

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

The set of circumstances a person or thing finds itself in at a particular time.

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