Pronunciation: /pɪtfɔl/
noun a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
A1 Watch out for the pitfall on the hiking trail.
A2 One common pitfall in learning a new language is relying too much on translation.
B1 It's important to be aware of the potential pitfalls before starting a new business.
B2 The project faced several pitfalls along the way, but we were able to overcome them.
C1 The author's careful planning helped him avoid the pitfalls that often come with writing a sequel.
C2 Despite his experience, he still fell into the pitfall of overestimating his abilities.
verb none
A1 I pitfalled while walking in the dark and twisted my ankle.
A2 She pitfalled into a hole while hiking in the mountains.
B1 The company pitfalled when they failed to anticipate changes in the market.
B2 He pitfalled by not thoroughly researching the potential risks before investing in the stock market.
C1 The government pitfalled by not properly addressing the environmental concerns raised by the public.
C2 The CEO pitfalled by ignoring the advice of his experienced team members, leading to a major financial loss for the company.
adjective none
A1 She carefully avoided the pitfall rock while hiking in the forest.
A2 The new employee was unaware of the potential pitfalls of the job.
B1 The project manager identified several pitfalls that could impact the timeline.
B2 The team conducted a thorough risk assessment to mitigate potential pitfalls.
C1 The seasoned entrepreneur navigated through the pitfalls of the competitive market.
C2 The expert negotiator was able to anticipate and avoid any potential pitfalls during the contract discussions.
adverb none
A1 She walked carefully through the forest, avoiding any pitfalls along the way.
A2 The new employee was warned about the potential pitfalls of working in a fast-paced environment.
B1 Despite the pitfalls of starting a business, she decided to take the risk and pursue her dream.
B2 The project manager carefully planned each step to avoid any potential pitfalls that could delay the timeline.
C1 After years of experience in the industry, she was able to navigate through the pitfalls of negotiations with ease.
C2 His keen eye for detail allowed him to identify potential pitfalls in the plan before they became major issues.
pronoun none
A1 I fell into a pitfall while hiking in the forest.
A2 The pitfall of using social media is the potential for cyberbullying.
B1 One common pitfall in learning a new language is getting stuck on grammar rules.
B2 The pitfall of investing in stocks is the risk of losing money.
C1 She carefully navigated the potential pitfalls of starting her own business.
C2 The project manager anticipated and avoided potential pitfalls in the development process.
preposition none
A1 Be careful not to fall into the pitfall of assuming everyone is the same.
A2 One common pitfall in language learning is relying too heavily on translation.
B1 The team must avoid the pitfall of overestimating their competitors.
B2 She navigated through the project successfully, avoiding all the potential pitfalls.
C1 Despite the pitfall of limited resources, the company managed to expand globally.
C2 The seasoned investor was able to anticipate and avoid all the potential pitfalls in the market.
conjunction none
A1 I wanted to go for a walk, pitfall it started raining.
A2 She studied hard for the test, pitfall she still didn't pass.
B1 He saved up money to buy a new car, pitfall he lost his job.
B2 The company invested in new technology, pitfall their competitors did the same.
C1 The team worked tirelessly to launch the product, pitfall they faced unexpected delays.
C2 The government implemented new policies to improve the economy, pitfall they were met with backlash from the public.
interjection none
A1 Pitfall! Be careful not to trip over that rock.
A2 Pitfall! Watch out for the slippery floor.
B1 Pitfall! Make sure to avoid any hidden dangers in the forest.
B2 Pitfall! It's important to be aware of potential risks in this project.
C1 Pitfall! Let's discuss the potential pitfalls of this investment strategy.
C2 Pitfall! We need to carefully navigate through the potential risks in this business deal.
article none
A1 Be careful when walking in the forest to avoid any pitfall.
A2 She fell into a pitfall while hiking in the mountains.
B1 One common pitfall in learning a new language is relying too heavily on translation.
B2 It's important to be aware of potential pitfalls when investing in the stock market.
C1 The team carefully analyzed the project to identify and avoid potential pitfalls.
C2 Despite their best efforts, they still encountered several pitfalls during the construction project.
formal One common pitfall in project management is poor communication among team members.
informal A major pitfall in DIY home renovations is underestimating the time and cost involved.
slang Don't fall into the pitfall of overspending on unnecessary items.
figurative The pitfall of comparison is that it often leads to feelings of inadequacy.
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