This is an All Ears English podcast, episode 2468.
Which word has the most meanings in English?
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Did you know that the word said has 430 meanings?
Don't worry, you don't need to learn them all.
Today,
we give you the most common four buckets of meaning so that you can use this word in English conversations.
Your English is strong.
You can hold conversations, handle meetings, even read reports.
But sometimes you still hesitate before speaking.
Or your English feels a little too formal, not quite natural.
That's the final gap, fluency and connection.
Want to know what's holding you back?