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/priːn/
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/priːn/
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Explore how “preen” is used for birds grooming their feathers and for people making themselves look neat.
Learn the figurative meaning of “preen” when someone takes pride in an achievement or appearance.
Compare “preen” with “groom” and “primp”: when is each word more natural?
Study the grammar of “preen,” including “preen its feathers” and “preen oneself.”
Learn common collocations and patterns with “preen.”
Write five B2-level example sentences with “preen” and translate them into Russian.
Answer three comprehension questions about the example “The bird began to preen its feathers.”
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