What does AMBIGUOUS mean?

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In this video, I will provide definitions of the word AMBIGUOUS, example sentences so you can practice listening, and an opportunity to practice speaking.

Definition #1:
able to be understood in two or more ways

"The boy looks blue." Blue could refer to the color blue or mean that the boy is sad or depressed.

Example #1:
The man's directions were ambiguous. I had to ask someone else for directions to the hotel.

Definition #2:
unclear, uncertain, or doubtful because a choice or outcome has not been made

There can be ambiguous results, ambiguous elections, ambiguous weather forecasts, and/or ambiguous plans.

Example #2:
Because the election results were ambiguous, many people are calling for a recount.

Phonetic Spelling: am · bi · gyoo · uhs

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