context
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/ˈkɑːntekst/
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/ˈkɒntekst/
the situation or setting where something happens, which helps you understand it better
To understand the meaning, you must look at the word in its context.
the words or sentences around a word or phrase that help explain its meaning
The context of the sentence helps clarify the word's meaning.