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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sacrifice

/ˈsækrɪfaɪz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sacrifice mean?

noun, verb

The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something considered to be more important; the loss or destruction of something that is valuable or important.

Example

"She made a great sacrifice by giving up her job to care for her ailing mother."

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