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GIF

n. countable
B1 Intermediate gif

n. a short, silent video or moving image that repeats over and over. You often send them in messages to show an emotion or a joke.

n. a digital file format for images that supports both static and animated content. Commonly used in digital communication for short, looping animations without sound.


SIMPLE

She sent a funny GIF of a cat dancing.

CONTEXTUAL

Instead of typing a long reply, he used a GIF to show how excited he was about the news.

COMPLEX

While the format was originally designed for simple graphics, the GIF has evolved into a primary medium for internet memes and short-form visual storytelling.

Usage

Often used as a direct object with verbs like 'send', 'post', or 'create'.

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