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finite

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/

In everyday conversation, "finite" is most often used to describe things that will eventually run out, such as time, money, or natural resources. When used in a grammar context, it refers specifically to verbs that are 'locked' into a specific person (like I, you, or she) and a specific time (past, present, or future).

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan and Leo are mid-game in a competitive shooter.
Leo

stop spamming the heal. our battery is finite, bruh.

Leo
Ryan
Ryan

bet. i'll just wing it then.

💡
Leo uses 'finite' to warn Ryan that their in-game resource is limited and will run out. Ryan responds with 'bet' (slang for 'okay/I agree') and the phrasal verb 'wing it' (to do something without preparation or a plan), showing his oblivious nature.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Having limits or bounds; not infinite.

"The earth's natural resources are finite and must be used sustainably."

adjective

In grammar, denoting a verb form that shows agreement with a subject and has a tense.

"In the sentence 'She walks home', the word 'walks' is a finite verb."

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