miracle

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miracle

Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for "miracle" is:

  • ˈmɪrəkl

Here's the breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

  • ˈmɪr

    • m - /m/ (bilabial nasal)

    • ɪ - /ɪ/ (short front unrounded vowel)

    • r - /r/ (alveolar approximant)

  • əkl

    • ə - /ə/ (schwa)

    • k - /k/ (voiceless velar stop)

    • l - /l/ (alveolar lateral liquid)

Word Form Variations

  • The word "miracle" does not have any plural form variations. It is already a singular noun.

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

(Noun)

Definition: A highly unusual or surprising event that seems to defy explanation or natural laws. It is often attributed to divine or supernatural intervention.

Synonyms: Wonder, marvel, prodigy, phenomenon, feat, miracle worker

Antonyms: Ordinary, commonplace, normal, expected, routine

Adjective)

Definition: Extremely surprising or impressive; almost unbelievable.

Synonyms: Extraordinary, amazing, astonishing, incredible, marvelous

Antonyms: Ordinary, common, normal, expected, unexceptional

Examples of Use

Books

  • "The Miracle Worker" by William Gibson: This play tells the true story of Helen Keller, a deaf and blind girl who, with the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan, overcomes her disabilities and learns to communicate.

  • "The Miracle of the Dove" by Max Lucado: This children's book tells the story of a dove who learns the importance of kindness and forgiveness.

Newspapers and Online Publications

  • "Miracle Recovery: Man Walks Again After Paralysis" (The New York Times): An article about a man who regained the ability to walk after a spinal cord injury.

  • "Miracle on Ice: The U.S. Olympic Hockey Team's Upset Victory" (Sports Illustrated): A feature on the iconic upset victory of the U.S. Olympic hockey team over the Soviet Union in 1980.

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • "The Miracle on 34th Street" (Film): A classic Christmas movie about a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real deal.

  • "The Miracle Worker" (TV series): A television adaptation of the play about Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan.

  • "The Miracle" (Song by Celine Dion): A popular song about the power of faith and hope.

General Public Discourse

  • "It's a miracle she survived that car accident."

  • "The birth of my child was a miracle."

  • "The team's comeback victory was nothing short of a miracle."

These examples illustrate the versatility of the word "miracle" and its ability to capture a sense of awe, wonder, and extraordinary events in various contexts.

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Miracle

  1. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
    — Albert Einstein

  2. "Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature."
    — Saint Augustine

  3. "Out of difficulties grow miracles."
    — Jean de La Bruyère

  4. "Where there is great love, there are always miracles."
    — Willa Cather

  5. "To me, every hour of the day and night is an unspeakably perfect miracle."
    — Walt Whitman

  6. "The miracle is not to fly in the air or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth."
    — Chinese Proverb

  7. "Expect a miracle."
    — Anonymous

  8. "Seeing, hearing, feeling, are miracles, and each part and tag of me is a miracle."
    — Walt Whitman

  9. "Sometimes we are so busy waiting for our miracle to arrive, that we miss the miracle that is already present."
    — Anonymous

  10. "You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of its own. It's just a matter of paying attention to this miracle."
    — Paulo Coelho

Etymology

The word "miracle" comes from the Latin word "miraculum," which means "a wonder." This word, in turn, comes from the verb "mirari," which means "to wonder at" or "to admire."

The first known use of "miracle" in English was in the 13th century. At that time, it meant a "supernatural event" or "a wonder." Today, the word is still used to describe something that is extraordinary or surprising.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Miracle

Using "Miracle" Directly

  • A miracle worker: Someone who is exceptionally skilled or talented.

  • A miracle cure: A cure that is considered almost impossible or unbelievable.

Using Similar Words

  • A drop in the bucket: A small amount compared to a larger whole.

  • A needle in a haystack: Something that is very difficult to find.

  • A long shot: A very unlikely possibility.

Original Phrases

  • A miracle on ice: A reference to the U.S. Olympic hockey team's upset victory over the Soviet Union in 1980.

  • A miracle of modern medicine: A reference to a medical breakthrough or treatment.

These phrases and idioms convey a sense of amazement, surprise, or the unexpected, which are similar to the connotations of the word "miracle."

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Source Information

Definition of miracle from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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