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Gross

britdam007

britdam007

India

Amanda:  Well, since you’re offering, I was wondering if you would mind making a run forsome more ice cream and olives.


Jeff:  Alright, that is just gross, but…



What does “gross” mean in the context?



Best regards,



Abhishek

04:29 PM Jan 13 2014 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Gross (adj.) = disgusting, sickening, unpleasant


http://www.englishbaby.com/vocab/word/632/gross

Best,


Amy

05:24 AM Jan 14 2014 |

britdam007

britdam007

India

Is the pronunciation of the word “gross” similar to that of “home”?



Best regards,



Abhishek

08:08 AM Jan 14 2014 |

CharmYou

CharmYou

Ireland

Yes, they have the same vowel sound, which rhymes with toe, foe and no.

01:41 PM Jan 14 2014 |

britdam007

britdam007

India

What do you do Mr. Charm You by the way?

03:14 PM Jan 14 2014 |

CharmYou

CharmYou

Ireland

I’m a human on earth, so I do what a human being is supposed to do.

04:31 AM Jan 15 2014 |

britdam007

britdam007

India

So what is the weather like in China? What are you by profession? Are you on facebook?

07:28 AM Jan 15 2014 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Correct, the vowel sound in “gross” is a long “o,” just like in the word “home.”


Best,


Amy

10:02 PM Jan 15 2014 |