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She has an American accent and expects you to use American spelling.
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ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
Meanings
noun
- an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
Example: bridges perform the function of providing access across water
- a relation or expression involving one or more variables.
Example: the function (bx + c)
- a thing dependent on another factor or factors.
Example: class shame is a function of social power
- a large or formal social event or ceremony.
Example: he was obliged to attend party functions
verb
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