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Model

Noun, Verb
UK /ˈmɒd.əl/
US /ˈmɑː.dəl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(n) : A small copy of something; a person who shows products; a good example.
(v) : To show, shape, or copy something.

Example

"(n) : He built a model ship."

"(n) : The team leader is a model of patience and hard work."

"(v) : Teachers often model good behavior so students can learn how to act politely and respectfully."

Explanation

A model can mean several things. It can be a small copy of something, like a model car or model house, which helps people understand or plan the real thing. It can also mean a person who shows clothes or products. Another meaning is a good example for others to follow, like a model student who behaves well and studies regularly. Model can also be used as a verb, meaning to shape, show, or copy something, such as a teacher modeling good behaviour for students or an artist modeling clay into a shape. Models are useful because they help people learn, see, or understand something better, but creating a model  often requires patience and careful attention to detail.