mess
mess
untidy state
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mess with German translation
mess usage examples
Could you tidy up the hallway? The mess is making it hard to walk through.
I spent an hour sorting laundry, but the mess on the living-room chair stayed.
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mess belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mess synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Lack of order; broader and more formal than 'mess', can be used for systems or medical conditions.
The office was in disorder after the move.
The quality or state of being messy; an abstract/nominal form rather than the condition itself.
I dislike the messiness of my desk.
A state of disorder or untidiness, often used in more formal or literary contexts.
The files were in disarray after the audit.
A scene of great disorder or mess; emotive and often stronger than 'mess'.
After the party the living room was a shambles.
A confused or disorganized state; often stresses confusion or lack of clear order rather than physical mess alone.
The project is in a muddle after the staff changes.
Complete disorder or confusion, often on a larger or more severe scale than 'mess'.
The traffic was chaos after the accident.
What's the difference
How is mess different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce mess and what this word means
mess means mess. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mess
/ə ˈmɛs/
mess translation
mess
mess examples
Could you tidy up the hallway? The mess is making it hard to walk through.
mess transcription
/ə ˈmɛs/, /ˈmɛs/
Questions about this word
mess meaning: what does it mean?
untidy state
mess pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mess is pronounced as /ə ˈmɛs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mess definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Could you tidy up the hallway? The mess is making it hard to walk through. Translation: Не мог бы ты убрать коридор? Беспорядок мешает ходить.
Is mess part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, mess can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is mess part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, mess can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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