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voices

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈvɔɪsəz// UK //vˈɔɪsɪz// voic·es

n. the sounds people make when they speak or sing. You use yours to talk to others or express your feelings.

n. the sounds produced by humans through the vibration of the vocal cords and modified by the resonance of the mouth and nose.


SIMPLE

I can hear several voices in the next room.

CONTEXTUAL

The choir members practiced for hours to ensure their voices blended perfectly for the opening night.

COMPLEX

The author gives distinct voices to each character, ensuring that their dialogue reflects their unique backgrounds and personal motivations throughout the novel.

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Commonly used in the plural to describe a group of people speaking or the collective opinion of a group.

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