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Moderatedifficulty
The correct spelling is difficulty.
How to pronounce difficulty
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
nounIPA: /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
Say it like: Dif-fic-ult-ee
The correct spelling is difficulty. The state of being difficult, or hard to do. For example: "We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late."
Usage Examples
“We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.”
“2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online”
Definition
noun
- 1.The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
- 2.An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
- 3.(sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
- 4.An objection.
- 5.That which cannot be easily understood or believed.
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