siam
verb
Simple meaning
To move aside.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
saɪˈæm
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Definition
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verb
To move aside; to get out of the way.
To leave hastily, to run off.
To dodge or evade (an unwanted situation or responsibility).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “Thailand is the official name of the former Siam.”noun
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An arm of the South China Sea between Indochina and the Malay Peninsula.
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