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predicament
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈpuɾu/a·pu·ro
Definitions
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A difficult, embarrassing, or tight situation; a fix, difficulty.
Usage examples
“He found himself in a great predicament when the car broke down on the motorway.”
“The lack of money put the family in serious predicaments.”
Common combinations
to be in a predicamentto get out of a predicamentto cause predicaments
2
Meticulousness, extreme care or attention to detail in the execution of something.
Usage examples
“The craftsman worked with great care on the details.”
“The room's decoration was done with much care.”
Common combinations
to work with carewith great care