"Teetotal" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Teetotal" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Teetotal" Meaning

Totally abstinent from alcoholic beverages, especially as a matter of principle or conviction.

"Teetotal" Examples

Usage Examples of "teetotal"


1. Abstinence

He's a teetotaler and doesn't drink at all.

2. Double Negative

I'm not a teetotaler by the way; I just don't drink on weekdays.

3. Formal tone

The hospital is a teetotal environment to ensure patient health.

4. Safer Option

We only have beer or soda during office parties; the owner is a teetotal and wouldn't approve of hard liquor.

5. Figurative Meaning

She decided to cut out sweets completely, becoming a teetotal foodist of sorts.

"Teetotal" Similar Words

Teetered

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To teeter is to be in a state of precarious balance, hanging precariously, or sway unsteadily. <br><br>The past tense of the verb "teeter" is "teetered". <br><br>Example sentence: "The house teetered on the edge of the cliff, threatening to fall at any moment."

Teetering

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To be in a precarious or unstable state; to be hanging or swaying uncertainly.

Teeters

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To teeter means to be in a precarious or unstable position, often on the verge of falling or collapse. It can also describe a situation or object that is on the point of breaking or failing in some way.<br><br>Example: The tightrope walker teetered precariously high above the ground.<br><br>It is also related to teeter-totter, a see-saw or a seesaw, which is a device consisting of a board resting on a fulcrum near its center, used by children for amusement, and often used to describe a situation where two people or things are in a precarious or unstable balance.

Teeth

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The word "teeth" refers to the hard, white structures within the mouth used for biting and chewing food, and helping to speak and smile. They are located in the jawbone and are a vital part of the digestive system.

Teethe

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To have one's baby teethe means to have the process of baby teeth pushing through the gum and coming into the mouth. It's a normal part of a baby's dental development, typically occurring between 6-36 months old.

Teethed

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Having two or more sharp points at the end, especially for holding or sucking.

Teethes

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Teething

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Teething refers to the process by which a baby's first teeth develop and erupt through the gums. During this time, babies often experience discomfort, drooling, and chewing behavior as they learn to navigate their new teeth.

Teetotaler

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A person who abstains completely from drinking alcohol.

Teetotalers

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People who completely abstain from drinking alcohol.

Teetotaling

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Teetotalism

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Teetotalist

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A person who abstains completely from drinking alcohol.

Teetotaller

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A person who abstains completely from drinking alcoholic beverages, especially as a principle or as a pledge to oneself.

Teetotallers

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Teetotalling

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