Context

/kˈɒntɛkst/

/ˈkɑntɛkst/

Context

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

Examples

1. The historian provided the right historical context for the event.

2. It doesn't make any sense out of context.

3. The controversial remarks by the celebrity were taken out of context and presented in a bad light.

4. Try to guess the word based on its context in the sentence.