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MAGN-uh-t/ˈmæɡnət/

A magnet is a piece of metal that pulls iron or steel towards it. Countable: a magnet, magnets. Fridge magnets; a horseshoe magnet. Plastic and wood do not stick to a magnet. Not magic (tricks) and not a magician (a person) — related sound, different meaning.

Meaning

A piece of metal that pulls iron or steel towards it.

Examples

• “The magnet is on the fridge.”
• “This magnet is not strong enough.”
• “The children picked up the pins with a magnet.”

Good to know

a magnet (pulls iron / steel). Fridge magnet. Mix-up: magic, magician.

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