The IELTS exam places a high priority on vocabulary. So, learn a new word every day to boost your word power.
Today, the word of the day is 'Underestimate'.
The word 'Underestimate' is a verb and can be pronounced as 'uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt' (/ʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/).
The meaning of the word is 'to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier etc than it really is'.
The synonyms of the word are: 'Underate', 'Undervalue' and 'Belittle'
The collocations:
With adverb: grossly/ never/ seriously underestimate
With noun: underestimate amount/difficulty/extent/ figures/importance/ people/ strength
Example:
For IELTS Speaking:
1. We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
2. Never underestimate the power of self-motivation.
For IELTS Writing:
In particular, the role of language in the equation has been grossly underestimated.
Exercise: 1. The station should be fully _______________ by the end of the year. (underestimate/functional)
2. Parents in our country usually _______________ their children. (assess/ underestimate)
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