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attributes (noun)

Attributes are qualities or characteristics that belong to a person, place, or thing. They describe what something is like or what features it possesses.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'AT-tributes' as things you 'ADD' (AT sounds like ADD) to a person's description to show what they are like.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'attributes' as a verb with noun pronunciation. → He attributes (at-TRIB-utes) his success...

Confusing 'attributes' with 'contributions'. → His contributions to the team were great.

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