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headquarters Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈhedˌkwɔːtəz/
US
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔrtərz/
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Step 1: Meaning
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following scenarios would the word 'headquarters' be used?
A.A public park
B.A personal bedroom
C.A local coffee shop
D.A company's main office location
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'headquarters'?
A.Edge
B.Center
C.Bottom
D.Corner
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'headquarters'?
A.Outpost
B.Base
C.Subsidiary
D.Branch
Step 5: Mastery
Where would you expect to find the headquarters of a multinational corporation?
A.Isolated island
B.Small village
C.Major city
D.Desert
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