Kilo Lingo

/hɔːl/

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Translation

The space just inside the front door of a building; or a large room where many people meet.

Word origin

From Old English heall, meaning a large covered space or a chief's house.

Origin
Old English
Root
heall

Grammar

Gender
Pluralhalls

Examples

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The "hall" is the small space by the front door of a house.

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A "hall" can also be a big room or building for events.

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Here "hall" means the long passage between rooms.

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This word is part of lesson 23.