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Sequence ˈsiːkwəns Book Extra Examples Noun Events Leading
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/ˈsiːkwəns/ /ˈsiːkwəns/ |
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- he described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.
- the computer generates a random sequence of numbers.
- her latest book contains a sequence of poems about paintings.
- the tasks had to be performed in a particular sequence.
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sequence(noun)/ˈsiːkwəns/ /ˈsiːkwəns/- a set of events, actions, numbers, etc. which have a particular order and which lead to a particular result
- He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.
- The computer generates a random sequence of numbers.
- Her latest book contains a sequence of poems about paintings.
Extra Examples- Repeat the entire sequence at least three times.
- The article describes the chronological sequence of events.
- a basic blues chord sequence
- a remarkable winning sequence of games
- It is now possible to chart the DNA sequences of any living thing.
- the order that events, actions, etc. happen in or should happen in
- The tasks had to be performed in a particular sequence.
- The interviewer should ask questions in a logical sequence.
- Number the pages in sequence.
- These pages are out of sequence.
Extra Examples- Put these numbers into the correct sequence.
- I had to punch in a fixed sequence of codes.
- The book is more satisfying if you read each chapter in sequence.
- This article is out of sequence and belongs on page 57.
- a part of a film that deals with one subject or topic or consists of one scene
- the dream sequence in the middle of the movie
Extra Examples- The fight sequences were choreographed by Xin-Xin Xiong.
- the opening credit sequence
- The heroine dies in the closing sequence of the film.
- The movie begins with an extended car-chase sequence.
- There were some very impressive underwater sequences.
Word Origin- late Middle English: from late Latin sequentia, from Latin sequent- ‘following’, from the verb sequi ‘follow’.
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3000 English common words - Oxford by CEFR