Pronunciation: /ʌps ənd daʊnz/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ups and downs' represents the fluctuating nature of events or situations.
A1 Life is full of ups and downs, but we must stay positive.
A2 The ups and downs of the stock market can be unpredictable.
B1 The ups and downs of a relationship can be challenging to navigate.
B2 Experiencing the ups and downs of a new business venture can be exhilarating.
C1 Navigating the ups and downs of a political career requires resilience and determination.
C2 The artist's career had its fair share of ups and downs, but ultimately led to great success.
conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. In this case, 'and' connects the two contrasting terms 'ups' and 'downs'.
A1 Life has its ups and downs, but we must stay positive.
A2 She experienced many ups and downs during her first year of college.
B1 The business went through its fair share of ups and downs before finally stabilizing.
B2 Despite the ups and downs, their relationship remained strong.
C1 The ups and downs of the stock market can be unpredictable.
C2 The ups and downs of life are what make it interesting and challenging.
formal Life is full of ups and downs, but it's important to stay positive through it all.
informal We've been through a lot of ups and downs together, but we always come out stronger in the end.
slang Our relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs, but we always manage to work things out.
figurative Just like a rollercoaster, life has its ups and downs, but it's all part of the ride.
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