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phenomenon

/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
Word
Definition

A phenomenon is something that can be seen as it is happening.

Example Sentence

I thought the lights were a strange phenomenon, but they were just shooting stars.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 5

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