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weaknesses

noun
SayWEEK-nuh-siz/ˈwiːk.nə.sɪz/

2 meanings of weaknesses

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of weakness. Use this form when talking about more than one weak point.

    Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

    The coach studied the other team's weaknesses before the match.

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  2. 2
    nounobsolete
    Plural of weaknesse, an old spelling. Use it when reading older texts about more than one weak point.
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weaknesses is a form of weakness

weakness, noun: The state of not being strong in body, mind, or structure. Full entry

Forms
weaknessweaknesses plural
Spelling
weakness → weaknesses: add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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