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function

/ˈfʌŋkʃn/

Intermediate

purpose, work properly

📚 Meanings

Noun
  • 1.

    The purpose of something or someone.

    "The main function of the heart is to pump blood."

Verb
  • 1.

    To work or operate the way it should.

    "The printer isn't functioning properly."

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The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

The printer isn't functioning properly.

The printer isn't functioning properly.

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function - translations in 14 languages

한국어기능; 기능하다
Englishpurpose, work properly
简体中文功能；运行
繁體中文功能；運作
日本語機能；機能する
Tiếng Việtchức năng; hoạt động
Portuguêsfunção; funcionar
Françaisfonction ; fonctionner
DeutschFunktion; funktionieren
Españolfunción; funcionar
Монголүүрэг; ажиллах
Bahasa Indonesiafungsi; berfungsi
Bahasa Melayufungsi; berfungsi
ไทยหน้าที่; ทำงาน

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Frequently asked about function

How do you pronounce function?

function is pronounced [/ˈfʌŋkʃn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.

What does function mean?

function means "purpose, work properly". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.

How difficult is function?

function is a Intermediate-level word.

Can you give an example sentence with function?

Example: "The main function of the heart is to pump blood." — used to mean "purpose, work properly".

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