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elf

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɛɫf// UK //ˈɛlf// elf Archaic

n. a small, magical person with pointed ears who often appears in stories and movies. In some stories, they are tiny helpers, while in others, they are tall and powerful.

n. a supernatural creature from folklore and mythology, typically depicted as having pointed ears and magical abilities. Often used in fantasy literature to describe a distinct race of beings.


SIMPLE

The children dressed up as an elf for the school play.

CONTEXTUAL

In many modern fantasy novels, an elf is portrayed as an immortal being with a deep connection to nature.

COMPLEX

The author drew heavily from Norse mythology to construct the social hierarchy of the elf kingdom, emphasizing their isolation from human affairs.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form is 'elves'.

Pitfall

two elfstwo elvesNouns ending in -f often change to -ves in the plural form.

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