Pronunciation: /kæm/
noun a device used to capture images or videos
A1 I use a cam to take pictures of my family.
A2 The cam on my phone is not very good quality.
B1 The security cam caught the thief in the act.
B2 I bought a new cam for my upcoming hiking trip.
C1 The camcorder I bought has great zoom capabilities.
C2 The cam attached to the drone provides stunning aerial footage.
verb none
A1 I cam to the party late because of traffic.
A2 She cam back from her vacation feeling refreshed.
B1 The photographer cam early to set up for the shoot.
B2 They cam together to support their friend during the presentation.
C1 The team cam up with a brilliant idea to solve the problem.
C2 He cam up with a plan to camoflage the building for the movie scene.
adjective none
A1 I have a small camcorder to record family events.
A2 The cam strap on my backpack broke during the hike.
B1 The security camera footage showed the thief entering the building.
B2 The wildlife photographer used a high-quality cam lens to capture stunning images.
C1 The cam mechanism in the engine needs to be replaced for optimal performance.
C2 The cam software used by the company is top-of-the-line and highly efficient.
adverb none
A1 She cam quickly to the store.
A2 He cam quietly into the room.
B1 They cam early to the meeting.
B2 The bird cam flying through the sky.
C1 The car cam speeding around the corner.
C2 The athlete cam running towards the finish line.
pronoun none
A1 Cam is a useful tool for taking pictures.
A2 I can't find my cam, have you seen it anywhere?
B1 The cam on my phone takes really clear photos.
B2 She always carries her cam with her to capture special moments.
C1 The cam on this new model has advanced features for professional photographers.
C2 As a photography enthusiast, he invested in a high-quality cam for his work.
preposition none
A1 I cam to the party with my friends.
A2 She cam across a beautiful garden while walking in the park.
B1 The cat cam through the window and startled me.
B2 The hiker cam upon a hidden waterfall during their trek.
C1 The detective cam upon a crucial piece of evidence in the investigation.
C2 The archaeologist cam upon a rare artifact during the excavation.
conjunction none
A1 I like to eat pizza, cam my brother prefers burgers.
A2 She wanted to go to the beach, cam it started raining.
B1 I studied hard for the exam, cam I still didn't pass.
B2 The company is expanding its operations, cam it needs to hire more employees.
C1 The government is implementing new policies, cam they are facing opposition from various groups.
C2 The research team presented their findings, cam they were met with skepticism from the scientific community.
interjection none
A1 Cam! I can't find my keys anywhere.
A2 Cam, did you see that bird fly by?
B1 Cam, let's go grab some lunch together.
B2 Cam, I think we should consider a different approach.
C1 Cam, I must say I am impressed with your work.
C2 Cam, could you please pass me the documents?
article none
A1 I have a camcorder to record family events.
A2 She used a cam to take a selfie.
B1 The security guard monitored the area through a cam.
B2 The wildlife photographer set up a cam to capture rare animal sightings.
C1 The documentary filmmaker used multiple cams to film different angles.
C2 The surveillance team installed hidden cams to monitor suspicious activity.
formal The cam in the engine helps control the timing of the valves.
informal Make sure you clean the cam before putting it back in.
slang I heard he's got a new cam for his car, it's supposed to make it faster.
figurative She always knows how to work the room, like a cam adjusting to different angles.
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