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encore

en·core

encore

 
 
pronunciation:
an kor
parts of speech:
interjection, noun
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part of speech: interjection
definition: "Once more!"; "Again!"
When the audience shouted, "Encore! Encore!" the singer sang one more song.
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a request by an audience that a performance continue.
The band responded to our encore by playing two more songs.
definition 2: something added to a performance after the audience asks for more.
The musician played three encores before leaving the stage.
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