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How to Use "Function" with Example Sentences
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function
(n):
a purpose of something; a special event
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Used with adjectives:
"
This piece serves an
important
function
in the machine.
"
(important, valuable)
"
He has a
critical
function
in our organization.
"
(critical, crucial, key, vital, essential)
"
The
main
function
of this system is to process data.
"
(main, major, primary, chief)
"
This machine serves a
specific
function
.
"
(specific, particular)
"
This item is often used for things other than its
original
function
.
"
(original, basic, proper)
"
They are running some tests on his
brain
function
.
"
(brain, liver, kidney, organ)
"
His
bodily
function
is intact despite the injury.
"
(bodily, mental)
"
She has a
dual
function
as both teacher and administrator.
"
(dual)
"
We are attending a
charity
function
this weekend.
"
(charity, social)
Used with verbs:
"
He
has
many
functions
within our organization.
"
(has, fulfills, performs, serves)
"
They
are holding
a charity
function
next month.
"
(be + holding, be + having)
"
He has to
attend
many official
functions
.
"
(attend, go to)
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function
(v):
to work or operate in a particular way
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Used with adverbs:
"
The organization
functions
efficiently
.
"
(efficiently, effectively, well, successfully, smoothly)
"
We are trying to make this
function
perfectly
.
"
(perfectly, flawlessly)
"
Things are not
functioning
properly
.
"
(properly, normally, correctly, adequately)
"
This machine
barely
functions
.
"
(barely, hardly)
"
The engine is
functioning
poorly
.
"
(poorly)
"
This system is designed to
function
independently
.
"
(independently)
"
He didn't learn how it
actually
functions
.
"
(actually, really)
"
This
functions
mainly
as a back-up.
"
(mainly, primarily, largely)
"
The group
still
functions
despite lack of funding.
"
(still)
Used with verbs:
"
The group
is unable
to
function
under these restrictions.
"
(be + unable)
"
We
are able to
function
while waiting for new information.
"
(be + able to, can)
"
Her body
began
to
function
normally with the new medication.
"
(began, started)
"
The plan has
ceased
to
function
as expected.
"
(ceased)
"
Everything
continues
to
function
normally.
"
(continues)
Used with nouns:
"
The
system
is not
functioning
in a normal way.
"
(system, economy)
"
Her
brain
is
functioning
properly again.
"
(brain)
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