Today’s Word of the Day is shy, an adjective. It is a common word at the next step of English learning, and it appears in many everyday situations.
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Meaning
- Word: shy
- Part of speech: adjective
- Meaning: Nervous and uncomfortable when meeting or talking to other people.
Example sentences
- He is shy and rarely speaks in class.
- Don’t be shy; come and say hello.
Related words
Words connected with shy: timid, reserved, bashful (opposite: confident).
Practise it today
Can you think of a situation this week where you could use shy? Practise saying your sentence out loud.